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かぶせる

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

被せる
Transitive
Usually kana
Ichidan verb
Freq #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)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

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

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
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