〜まみれ
covered with ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜まみれ” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜まみれ」 means "covered with ~". Structure: Noun + まみれ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1汗まみれになって貯蔵を運んだ。
あせまみれ に なって ちょぞう を はこんだ。
asemamire ni natte chozou o hakonda.
Covered in sweat, we carried the storage.
Everyday life
Example 2汗まみれになって帳簿を運んだ。
あせまみれ に なって ちょうぼ を はこんだ。
asemamire ni natte choubo o hakonda.
Covered in sweat, we carried the account books.
Everyday life
Example 3汗まみれになって携帯を運んだ。
あせまみれ に なって けいたい を はこんだ。
asemamire ni natte keitai o hakonda.
Covered in sweat, we carried the carrying.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Covered in sweat, we carried the storage.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜まみれ.
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