Translation guide
To cover something entirely, so that it is hidden, protected, or filled. This guide covers physical covering, abstract covering (like topics), and being covered with substances.
To place something over an object or area so that it is fully hidden or protected.
General verb for covering something completely, often with a cloth, lid, or layer.
テーブルを布で覆った。
I covered the table completely with a cloth.
雪が地面を覆っている。
Snow covers the ground completely.
To cover and hide something from view; emphasizes concealment.
彼は顔を手で覆い隠した。
He covered his face completely with his hands.
To cover something snugly or entirely, like a lid or a blanket. Often used for things that fit perfectly.
帽子が頭をすっぽり覆っている。
The hat covers my head completely.
To deal with all aspects of a subject, or to include everything.
To cover exhaustively, include all items or aspects. Common in academic or business contexts.
この本はそのテーマを網羅している。
This book covers the topic completely.
報告書はすべての点を網羅していた。
The report covered all points completely.
Loanword from English, used for covering topics, areas, or responsibilities. Slightly casual.
この授業は広い範囲をカバーする。
This class covers a wide range completely.
To exhaust or cover every possibility; often used in set phrases like 言い尽くす (say everything).
To have a layer of something covering a surface, often unintentionally.
Suffix attached to nouns indicating something is covered with an unpleasant substance like mud, blood, or dust.
彼は血まみれだった。
He was covered completely in blood.
本がほこりまみれだ。
The books are covered completely in dust.
Suffix meaning 'full of' or 'covered with', often for negative things, but can be used more broadly than まみれ.
床が泥だらけだ。
The floor is covered completely in mud.
He covered the issue completely in his discussion.