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What does 覆う (おおう, oou) mean?

覆う (おおう, oou) means to cover, to conceal.

Quick facts
Readingおおう
Romajioou
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
おおう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonoou

to cover, to conceal

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to cover; to hide; to conceal

Example sentences

  • The mountain is covered in white snow.

  • She covered her face with both hands.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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