Word details
転覆
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 転覆.
Dictionary
Entry
1
overturning; capsizing
Examples
積荷のバランスが取れなくて船は転覆した。
Due to a lack of balance the ship turned over.
2
overthrow (e.g. of a government)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
転
revolve, turn around, change
11 strokesFrequency 327JLPT N3Grade 3
On
テン
Kun
ころ.がるころ.げるころ.がすころ.ぶまろ.ぶうたたうつ.るくる.めく
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
顛
overturn, summit, origin
19 strokes
On
テン
Kun
いただきたお.れる
顚
top, peak, summit, upset
19 strokesGrade 9
On
テン
Kun
いただ.きたお.れる
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