まみれ
Covered all over with / Smeared with (something unpleasant or undesirable) Used to describe a state where the entire surface is covered with a substance, usually something negative or unwanted.
N1
Meaning
Covered all over with / Smeared with (something unpleasant or undesirable) Used to describe a state where the entire surface is covered with a substance, usually something negative or unwanted.
Formation
Noun + まみれ
Explanation
まみれ describes a condition where something is completely covered or stained with a substance.
Key nuance:
The substance is usually:
dirt
blood
mud
sweat
oil
Strong negative or unpleasant image
Focuses on physical contact and surface coverage
The state is often:
accidental
undesirable
messy
Common in:
descriptions
reports
narratives
JLPT N1 reading passages
This grammar does NOT describe abstract concepts.
It always refers to real, tangible substances that stick to a surface.