覆い被さる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覆い被さる
1
to hang over; to cover
Examples
その巨木の枝が池に覆いかぶさっていた。
The boughs of the large tree overhung the pond.
2
to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
覆
18 strokes
Frequency: 1378
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
capsize
cover
shade
mantle
be ruined
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.う
くつがえ.す
くつがえ.る
被
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
ヒ
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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