覆る

くつがえる

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize
2. to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited

Kanji

• 覆 cover. Read as くつがえる.

Example sentences

• 審判の判定は覆らない。
  The judge's decision is final.

Common phrases

• 判定が覆る

Related forms

• 覆す (くつがえす) to overturn (transitive partner)

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