Kanji 覆: capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined
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Kanji 覆: capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 覆
capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using a cover (覀) to hide something or returning (復) it to a reversed position. By combining the idea of a cover with the motion of turning back or repeating, it represents covering something up or overturning it. This kanji is used in words like mask (覆面) or overturn (顚覆).
