noun
mud; wet dirt
General term for wet, sticky earth or dirt. Used literally and figuratively.
雨の後で道が泥だらけになった。
After the rain, the road became covered in mud.
彼は選挙で相手に泥を塗った。
He smeared mud on his opponent in the election (figuratively, damaged their reputation).
noun
Abbreviation of 泥棒 (どろぼう). Used in casual or slangy contexts, often in compounds or set phrases.
See also: 泥棒
あいつは泥だ。
That guy is a thief.
「泥」は「泥棒」の略で、くだけた言い方だ。
泥 is an abbreviation of 泥棒 and is a casual expression.
noun
Internet slang abbreviation of アンドロイド, referring to the Android mobile operating system. Used in online communities.
See also: アンドロイド
泥アプリを開発している。
I'm developing an Android app.
ネットでは「泥」がAndroidを指すことがある。
On the internet, 泥 can refer to Android.