deep-mud paddy
Refers to a rice paddy with deep, soft mud, often difficult to work in. The reading ぬまだ is a variant.
There are many deep-mud paddies around here, making rice planting tough.
My feet got stuck in the deep-mud paddy, and I couldn't move forward easily.
湿田 refers to a poorly drained, wet paddy, whereas 沼田 emphasizes the mud being especially deep and soft.
Standard kanji spelling; also a common surname.
Kana spelling used when the kanji is not needed or for clarity.
Compound of 沼 (ぬま, 'swamp, marsh') and 田 (た, 'rice paddy'). The reading ぬまた is standard; ぬまだ is a variant.