覆う (おおう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

覆う (おおう) means to cover / to conceal / to wrap.

See example sentences below.

覆う at a glance

覆う

おおうoou

N3verb

to cover / to conceal / to wrap

覆うおおうoouN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to cover / to conceal / to wrap

Example 1

雪が地面を覆っている。

Translation

The snow is covering the ground.

Example 2

布で箱を覆ってください。

Translation

Please cover the box with the cloth.