Word details
覆す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覆す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to overturn; to capsize; to upset
Examples
最高裁は原判決をくつがえしました。
The Supreme Court overturned a previous decision.
2
to overthrow (government etc.)
3
to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.); to overrule
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
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