expression, godan verb (-u)
cover one's face
Literal or figurative covering of the face, often with hands, cloth, or in shame.
彼女は恥ずかしさのあまり、両手で顔を覆った。
She covered her face with both hands out of embarrassment.
涙を隠すために、彼は顔を覆
He covered his face to hide his tears.