「まみれ」- Covered in Something
Explanation
〜まみれ is used to describe a state where the surface of an object is covered with something, often something unpleasant or undesirable. It emphasizes the presence of a substance like dust, blood, sweat, or mud on the surface.
Grammar Pattern
| Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 〜まみれ | Noun + まみれ | Indicates that the surface of an object is covered with something, often used for substances like dust, blood, sweat, or mud. |
Usage
〜まみれ is typically used in negative contexts to emphasize that an object is covered with something dirty or unpleasant.
Examples
タンス から昔 の洋服 を出 したら、ほこり まみれ だった。- Tansu kara mukashi no youfuku o dashitara, hokori mamire datta.
- When I took out the old clothes from the wardrobe, they were covered in dust.
手 を切 り血 まみれ になった。- Te o kiri chi mamire ni natta.
- I cut my hand, and it became covered in blood.
子供 が泥 まみれ になって帰 ってきた。- Kodomo ga doro mamire ni natte kaette kita.
- The child came back covered in mud.
ニュース によると、殺人事件 が発生 したマンション の一室 は血 まみれ だったらしい。- Nyūsu ni yoru to, satsujin jiken ga hassei shita manshon no isshitsu wa chi mamire datta rashii.
- According to the news, the room where the murder occurred was apparently covered in blood.
Deep Dive
Compared to similar grammar points like だらけ, 〜まみれ is specifically used for physical substances that are often dirty or unpleasant. It cannot be used for abstract concepts.
Summary
〜まみれ is a grammar point used to describe an object's surface being covered with something unpleasant. It emphasizes the state of being covered rather than the quantity. Note that it is typically used in negative contexts and is distinct from だらけ.