泥どろ絵えの具ぐ

noun

distemper; powdered paint; colour wash

Refers to a type of paint made from powdered pigments mixed with a binder such as glue or size, used in traditional Japanese painting and decorative work. The English glosses 'distemper' and 'colour wash' describe similar techniques, but the Japanese term is specifically associated with traditional materials.

• 日本にほん画がでは泥どろ絵えの具ぐがよく使つかわれる。

  In Japanese-style painting, distemper (powdered pigments) is often used.

• この壁へき画がは泥どろ絵えの具ぐで描えがかれている。

  This mural is painted with distemper.