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.
I covered the table completely with a cloth.
Snow covers the ground completely.
To cover and hide something from view; emphasizes concealment.
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.
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.
This book covers the topic completely.
The report covered all points completely.
Loanword from English, used for covering topics, areas, or responsibilities. Slightly casual.
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.
He was covered completely in blood.
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.
The floor is covered completely in mud.
彼はその問題を論じ尽くした。
He covered the issue completely in his discussion.