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転覆

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

んぷく
顛覆
顚覆
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #24405
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)

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 327
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

revolve
turn around
change

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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
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
19 strokes

Meanings

overturn
summit
origin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いただき
たお.れる
19 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

top
peak
summit
upset

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いただ.き
たお.れる
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