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顔を覆う

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

顔を掩う
かおをおおう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #8953
1

to cover one's face

Examples
彼女は両手で顔をおおった
She buried her face in her hands.

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes
Frequency: 676
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

face
expression

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお
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
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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