This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

泥絵

Readings

Kana: どろえ、でいえ
Romaji: doroe, deie
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

distemper painting

Note: esp. どろえ
See also: 泥絵の具
2

painting made with gold or silver paint (usu. on a dark background)

Note: esp. でいえ
See also: 金銀泥絵

Kanji

Readings: デイ、 ナイ、 デ、 ニ、 どろ
Meanings: mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to
Readings: カイ、 エ
Meanings: picture, drawing, painting, sketch