覆う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覆う
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.
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
蔽
16 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
cover
shade
mantle
capsize
be ruined
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ヘツ
フツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.う
おお.い
蓋
14 strokes
Frequency: 2388
Grade 8
Meanings
cover
lid
flap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
カイ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふた
けだ.し
おお.う
かさ
かこう
掩
11 strokes
Meanings
cover
conceal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.う
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