Meaning of 覆す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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覆すJLPT 1
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Kana Readingくつがえす
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Romajikutsugaesu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to overturn; to upset; to overthrow; to undermine
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Example Sentences
覆す, くつがえす used in context
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She changed her mind again, which made us all angry.
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彼の時ならぬ発言は秘密をもらしたばかりではなく、平和運動の計画をも、くつがえしてしまった。
His untimely statement has not only let the cat out of the bag but also upset the apple cart for the peace move.
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従来の常識を覆す発明というのは、普通とは違う現象に気づく能力と関係がある。
Innovation has something to do with the faculty to notice unusual phenomena.
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The Supreme Court overturned a previous decision.
Verb Conjugations
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined
On: フク
Kun: おお.う, くつがえ.す, くつがえ.る
18 strokes
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