Vocabulary

What does 覆す (くつがえす, kutsugaesu) mean?

覆す (くつがえす, kutsugaesu) means to overturn, to reverse; to overthrow.

Quick facts
Reading	くつがえす
Romaji	kutsugaesu
Part of speech	godan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

覆すくつがえす

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkutsugaesu

to overturn, to reverse; to overthrow

1godan verb · transitive to overturn; to capsize; to upset
2godan verb · transitive to overthrow (government etc.)
3godan verb · transitive to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.); to overrule

Example sentences

新証拠(しんしょうこ)が判決(はんけつ)を覆(くつがえ)した。
New evidence overturned the verdict.
彼(かれ)は独裁政権(どくさいせいけん)を覆(くつがえ)すために戦(たたか)った。
He fought to overthrow the dictatorial regime.