JLPT N3 Intermediate
覆う
To cover, conceal, or hide from view
Readings
Other forms
覆います polite form
覆って te-form
覆った past tense
被う less common kanji
1 Verb (transitive)
To physically cover
Describes spreading a substance or object over a surface to obscure, hide, or protect it.
Example
彼女 は 恥ずかしくて 手 で 顔 を 覆った 。
She was embarrassed and covered her face with her hands.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To conceal or hide
Refers to concealing an inconvenient truth, defect, or emotion to keep it from being perceived by others.
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