JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
伏せる
To turn face down, cast one’s eyes downward, or conceal information.
Readings
Other forms
伏せます polite form
伏せない negative
伏せた past
伏せて te-form
伏せろ imperative
1 Transitive Verb
To lay face down" / "Get down
To turn an object face down or to lower one’s body flat against the ground.
Example
彼 は カード を 一枚 、 テーブル に 伏せた 。
He placed one card face down on the table.
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2 Transitive Verb
To look down
To cast one’s gaze or head downward, often to avoid eye contact.
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3 Transitive Verb
To hide or conceal
To keep specific information or details private rather than making them public.
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