Word details
覆う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覆う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
Examples
机はほこりで覆われている。
The desk is covered with dust.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
覆
capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined
18 strokesFrequency 1,378JLPT N1Grade 8
On
フク
Kun
おお.うくつがえ.すくつがえ.る
被
incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving
10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ヒ
Kun
こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる
Nanori
ぎぬ
蔽
cover, shade, mantle, capsize, be ruined
16 strokesGrade 8
On
ヘイヘツフツ
Kun
おお.うおお.い
蓋
cover, lid, flap
14 strokesFrequency 2,388Grade 8
On
ガイカイコウ
Kun
ふたけだ.しおお.うかさかこう
掩
cover, conceal
11 strokes
On
エン
Kun
おお.う
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