Structure
Noun + まみれ
Noun + まみれ + の + Noun
Noun + まみれ + になって + Phrase
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About 塗れ
まみれ, seen primarily in hiragana only, is a grammar pattern that indicates being 'completely covered in (A)', 'smeared all over with (A)', or 'stained with (A)'. It will follow nouns, and may appear as まみれの when linked directly to a second noun that まみれ is modifying.
In the vast majority of cases, まみれ will be used in regard to something that is negative, or can be perceived negatively even if it is not physical, like debt or desires. Examples of physically negative things include but are not limited to blood, mud, oil, etc.
Fun Fact
まみれ is the noun form of the る-Verb 塗れる, coming from the same kanji and with a similar meaning as 塗る, 'to paint'. Just like 'to paint', まみれる and まみれ primarily describe something covering the outer surface of another object, rather than its contents.
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床は泥塗れになった。
The floor became covered in mud.
子供は泥塗れのまま遊んでいる。
'Children are playing while covered in mud.'
頭から汗塗れになって、走っている選手はすごいと思います。
I think that players running with their heads covered in sweat are amazing.
仕事で油塗れになったら、家に帰ってからシャワーを浴びると気持ちがいいよね。
After getting soaked in oil at work, there's nothing better than having a shower after coming back home, right?
先生の田中さんは氷で滑って雪の塊で転び、雪塗れになってしまった。
Mr. Tanaka slipped on ice and fell on a lump of snow. He was completely covered in snow.
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だらけ・まみれ・すぐめ
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