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覆う

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

おう
被う
蔽う
蓋う
掩う
Transitive
Godan verb
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

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
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
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
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
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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