覆

覆 — capsize, cover, shade

Learn the correct stroke order for 覆 (capsize), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 18

On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おお.うoou、くつがえ.すkutsugaesu、くつがえ.るkutsugaeru

Strokes18

Radical襾

Frequency#1378

Meaningscapsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

転覆てんぷくoverturning; capsizingnoun

覆すくつがえすto overturn; to capsize; to upsetverb

覆るくつがえるto topple over; to be overturned; to capsizeverb

覆面ふくめんmask; veil; disguisenoun

覆うおおうto cover; to hide; to concealverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 覆 (capsize) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 襾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 覆 is #1378, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

転覆てんぷく — overturning; capsizing

覆すくつがえす — to overturn; to capsize; to upset

覆るくつがえる — to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (襾)

西west 要need 覇hegemony

Same reading

伏prostrated

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 覆 have?

The kanji 覆 (capsize) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 覆?

覆 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 覆 mean?

覆 means: capsize, cover, shade, mantle, be ruined. On'yomi readings: フク. Kun'yomi readings: おお.う, くつがえ.す, くつがえ.る.

What JLPT level is 覆?

覆 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.