The mountain top was covered with white snow.
覆
capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
18 strokes
Radical
襾部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
フク
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
おおう, くつがえす, くつがえる
Common Readings
フク, おお…う, くつがえ…す, くつがえ…る
Example sentences
The entire city was covered in ash due to the volcanic eruption.
His discovery overturned the conventional wisdom of science.
The professor announced a new theory that overturns conventional wisdom.
She covered her face with both hands and burst into tears.
Thick clouds covered the moon.
He deceived the public by covering up the truth with clever lies.
With the sudden heavy rain, dark clouds hung over the entire sky.
That author is active under a pseudonym.
Example Vocabulary
覆う
to cover; to hide; to wrap
覆す
to overturn; to reverse; to overthrow
顔を覆う
to cover one's face
覆い隠す
to cover up; to conceal; to hide from view
覆い被さる
to hang over; to cover; to lean over
覆いかぶさる
覆い尽くす
覆面
mask; disguise; anonymity
覆る
目を覆う
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