JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
覆 — capsize
- Reading
- フク・おお.う・くつがえ.す・くつがえ.る
- Meaning
- capsize; cover; shade; mantle; be ruined
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
覆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is フク・おお.う・くつがえ.す・くつがえ.る and it means capsize; cover; shade; mantle; be ruined. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
覆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 覆す (to overturn), 覆面 (mask) and 覆う (to cover).
Japanese words containing 覆
Frequently asked questions
What does 覆 mean in Japanese?
覆 means capsize; cover; shade; mantle; be ruined in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 覆 read?
覆 is read フク・おお.う・くつがえ.す・くつがえ.る. Reading it inside real words — 覆す and 覆面 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 覆 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 覆 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 覆 in a word?
A common word containing 覆 is 覆す (くつがえす) — "to overturn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 覆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 覆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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