Word details

かぶせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かぶせる.

Dictionary

Entry

ぶせ被せるTransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #7890
1

to cover (with something)

Examples
彼は車にカバーを被せた
He put a cover over his car.
2

to put on (e.g. someone's head)

3

to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something)

4

to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown)

Examples
新しいクラウンをかぶせる必要があります。
You have to have a new crown.
5

to add (e.g. music to a video); to include (into something)

6

to speak (over someone else)

7

to put the blame (on someone); to place the responsibility (on someone)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる

Nanori

ぎぬ

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