覆う

おおう
Alternative writings: 被う, 蔽う, 蓋う, 掩う
JLPT:N3
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1To cover, wrap, or conceal something (physically or figuratively).

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

テーブルに布をかぶせて料理を覆っておいた。

I covered the dishes on the table with a cloth.

その事実を覆う証拠はもう存在しない。

There is no longer any evidence that conceals that fact.

霧が町を覆っていて視界が悪い。

Fog is covering the town and visibility is poor.

彼は真相を覆うために嘘をついた。

He lied to conceal the truth.

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