How to say 'Cover' in Japanese | 覆う

word

Meaning

Cover

Reading

Kanji

覆Cover, Capsize

Explanation

The Japanese verb '覆う (おおう)' means 'to cover'. It is used to describe the action of placing something over or around an object, area, or surface to conceal, protect, or enclose it. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The snow covered the ground「雪が地面を覆った」(ゆきがじめんをおおった). She covered her face with her hands「彼女は手で顔を覆った」(かのじょはてでかおをおおった). In a figurative sense, it can also describe situations where something is hidden or obscured, such as 'The truth was covered by lies'「真実は嘘に覆われていた」(しんじつはうそにおおわれていた).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

8

Frequency

2703

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting