覆 — Capsize / Cover / Shade / Mantle

Master (高手)ふく, おお, くつがえ

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覆 (readings: ふく, おお, くつがえ; Japanese kanji) means “Capsize / Cover / Shade / Mantle”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 覆面 (mask / disguise).

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What does 覆 mean?

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Kanji	覆
Meaning	Capsize / Cover / Shade / Mantle
Readings	ふく, おお, くつがえ
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	覆面 (mask / disguise)

How to read 覆

覆 is read ふく or おお or くつがえ depending on the word.

Words with 覆

覆面che mặt

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Updated: 2026-07-22