Cover in Japanese

"cover" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

蓋

futa

8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cover". The most common choice is shown first.

蓋

Top pick

cover, lid, flap

Reading: gai

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of grass and phonetic. Lid covering with grass.

What it carries

Lid, cover, top. Represents covering.

Related kanji for "cover"

蔽

cover

hei · dark

Composed of grass and worn. Covering with grass.

Details →被

cover

hi · peaceful

Composed of clothing and skin. Skin clothing.

Details →覆

cover

fuku · dark

Composed of cover and repeat. Covering repeat.

Details →包

cover

hou · mysterious

Shape of wrapping fetus. Wrap.

Details →隠

cover

in · mysterious

Composed of hill and phonetic. Hiding behind hill.

Details →塞

cover

soku

Composed of roof, earth, and eight. Blocking with earth.

Details →伏

cover

fuku

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for cover?

The most common kanji for "cover" is 蓋, read as gai. It means cover, lid, flap. Related kanji: 蔽 (cover), 被 (cover), 覆 (cover), 包 (cover), 隠 (cover), 塞 (cover) and more.

How many strokes does 蓋 have?

蓋 has 13 strokes.