How to use 被せる (かぶせる)
Meaning of 被せる
The Japanese verb "被せる" (かぶせる, kabuseru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to cover: To place something over another thing to conceal or protect it
- Example: 彼は皿にラップを被せた。
- Translation: He covered the plate with plastic wrap.
- to charge: To blame someone or charge them with something
- Example: 彼女は彼に失敗の責任を被せた。
- Translation: She blamed him for the failure.
- to overlap: To place something so that it extends over something else
- Example: 彼は布をテーブルの端に被せた。
- Translation: He draped the cloth over the edge of the table.
- to deceive: To use a cover to mislead or deceive
- Example: 彼は偽の証拠を被せて真実を隠した。
- Translation: He covered the truth with false evidence.
- to put on: To place something like a hat or helmet on someone's head
- Example: 子供に帽子を被せた。
- Translation: She put a hat on the child.