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覆 kanji: meaning “capsize”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N118 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
capsize
On'yomi
フク
Kun'yomi
おお・う、くつがえ・す、くつがえ・る

Picture story to remember 覆

The boat heading west (覀) tries to restore (復) its balance, but it will capsize.

Parts in this story:復

How to write 覆: stroke order

覆 is written with 18 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 覆

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Kanji that share parts with 覆.