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