顔に泥を塗る

かおにどろをぬる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame

Kanji

• 顔 face. Read as かお.
• 泥 mud. Read as どろ.
• 塗 paint. Read as ぬる.

Word lists

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