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49 覆る
To Be Overturned

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Meaning

Primary

To Be Overturned

Secondary

To Be Reversed, To Be Retracted, To Topple Over

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Reading

くつがえる

Notes

Groups

    • 覆う （おおう） To Cover, To Hide, To Conceal

    • 覆る （くつがえる） To Be Overturned, To Be Reversed, To Be Retracted, To Topple Over

    • 覆る （くつがえる） To Be Overturned, To Be Reversed, To Be Retracted, To Topple Over

    • 翻る （ひるがえる） To Billow, To Flutter, To Suddenly Change

Remarks

  • 覆る seems to be used for opinions or decisions that get Overturned.

Kanji Composition