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覆(おお)う

おおうoou

Very commonVerb

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. Godan verb with u endingtransitive verb

    to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

Example sentences 114

机(つくえ)はほこりで覆(おお)われている。

  • The desk is covered with dust.

Words:机(つくえ)はほこりで覆(おお)う

Verified

町(まち)は雪(ゆき)で覆(おお)われていた。

  • The city was blanketed with snow.

Words:町(まち)は雪(ゆき)で覆(おお)う

空(そら)は雲(くも)で覆(おお)われている。

  • The sky is covered with clouds.

Words:空(そら)は雲(くも)で覆(おお)う

丘(おか)は雪(ゆき)に覆(おお)われていた。

  • The hill lay covered with snow.

Words:丘(おか)は雪(ゆき)に覆(おお)う

壁(かべ)はツタで覆(おお)われている。

  • The walls are hidden by ivy.

Words:壁(かべ)はつたで覆(おお)う

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