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塗り固める 【ぬりかためる】

  1. [v1] to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer)
  2. [v1] to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
塗 Paint, Plaster, Daub, Smear, Coating ト ぬ.る, ぬ.り, まみ.れる
固 Harden, Set, Clot, Curdle コ かた.める, かた.まる, かた.まり, かた.い 4