Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 泥臭い(どろくさい) in Japanese

泥臭い
Kana Reading
どろくさい
Romaji
dorokusai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    smelling of mud or earth; unrefined; uncouth


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: くさ.い, -くさ.い, にお.う, にお.い

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

On'Yomi: デイ, ナイ, デ, ニ

Kun'Yomi: どろ

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: くさい

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