01
塗る
ぬる
to paint, to spread
Meanings
- paint
- plaster
- daub
- smear
- coating
Readings
Onyomi
- ト
Kunyomi
- ぬ.る
- ぬ.り
- まみ.れる
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Useful words
02
塗り絵
ぬりえ
coloring picture
03
塗装
とそう
coating
04
塗料
とりょう
paint
05
塗り薬
ぬりぐすり
ointment
06
塗り替える
ぬりかえる
to repaint
Compare Kanji
01途Shape95%route, wayThe character 余 forms a central part of both 塗 and 途, creating a strong visual link.02除Shape92%exclude, division (x/3)Both 塗 and 除 contain the component 余, which can lead to confusion for new learners.03徐Shape90%gradually, slowlyThe presence of the 余 component in 塗 and 徐 makes them look very similar on the right side.04漆Meaning85%lacquer, varnishWhile 塗 refers to general painting or smearing, 漆 specifically denotes traditional lacquer coating.05墨Component82%black ink, India inkThe radical 土 appears at the bottom of both 塗 and 墨, which are both used for applying color.06壁Meaning80%wall, lining (stomach)Since 塗 involves the act of painting or plastering, it is naturally linked to 壁 which represents a wall.