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覆い (おおい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
cover ; covering ; mantle ; shroud ; hood
A physical object that covers, conceals, or protects something. Can be a lid, cloth, hood, or any covering layer.
Written forms 覆おお い Usage 77%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and common usage.
おおい Usage 17%
被おお い Usage 5%
Alternate kanji form; less common but still encountered.
蔽おお い Usage 1%
Rare kanji variant; mostly in older or literary texts.
掩おお い
Rare kanji variant; mostly in older or literary texts.
Similar words カバー Loanword from English 'cover'; often used for protective or decorative covers, especially in modern contexts. 覆い is more general and can be used for natural or abstract coverings.
蓋ふた Specifically a lid or cap for a container. 覆い is broader and can refer to any covering, not just a lid.
Etymology Derived from the verb 覆う (おおう, 'to cover'). The noun form 覆い is the continuative form (連用形) of the verb, used as a noun.
