Translation guide
To cover a surface with a new layer of paint, often to hide something underneath.
Apply a new coat of paint over an existing surface, typically to conceal marks, old color, or damage.
Literally 'paint and fill/cover completely'. Used when you cover an area entirely with paint, often to hide something like graffiti or a mistake.
Means 'to apply a topcoat' or 'paint over'. Commonly used for adding a new layer of paint on walls, furniture, etc.
古い色を隠すために上塗りした。
I painted over the old color to hide it.
Means 'to repaint' or 'paint over again'. Implies redoing the paint job, often to fix or refresh.
Literally 'cover with paint'. A straightforward way to say 'paint over' when the focus is on covering something.
汚れをペンキで覆った。
I covered the stain with paint (painted over it).
Literally 'paint and erase'. Used when you paint over something to make it disappear, like covering a mistake.
間違えた文字を塗り消した。
I painted over the wrong character.
塗りつぶす emphasizes covering something completely, often to hide it. 上塗りする focuses on adding a new layer, like a topcoat, and is common in painting contexts.
落書きを白いペンキで塗りつぶした。
I painted over the graffiti with white paint.
壁を白く塗り直した。
I repainted the wall white (painted over it).