Meaning of 蓋 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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蓋JLPT 2
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Kana Readingふた, がい
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Romajifuta, gai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- cover; lid; cap
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Example Sentences
蓋, ふた, がい used in context
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Put the lid on and start at high flame, when it boils set to medium flame and boil for about seven minutes.
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例のスキャンダルはそういつまでも臭いものにフタというわけにはいくまい。いずれ人は嗅ぎつけてしまうさ。
I don't think we can keep the lid on the scandal much longer; people are bound to find out.
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Tighten the lid so that it doesn't go bad.
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She put the lid on the box.
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She took off the lid of the box.
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He found it impossible to lift the lid.
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