Word details

覆う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覆う.

Dictionary

Entry

覆うおおう被う蔽う蓋う掩うTransitiveGodan verbFreq #1824
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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