covered in, smeared with

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Explanation

Indicates being covered, usually unpleasant.

[Noun] + まみれ

汗まみれで帰ってきた。

Ase mamire de kaette kita.

I came home covered in sweat.

泥まみれの靴。

Doro mamire no kutsu.

Shoes covered in mud.

Physical covering, usually negative.

～だらけ

full of, covered with

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

More physical than だらけ.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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