JLPT N1

覆す

くつがえす

Romaji: kutsugaesu
Meaning: To overturn, to upset, to overthrow

The Japanese term 覆す (くつがえす) means To overturn, to upset, to overthrow and appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Quick Info: This word appears frequently in JLPT N1 exams. Mastery helps with both reading and listening sections.

Study tip: Learn 覆す (くつがえす / kutsugaesu) for meaning “to overturn, to upset, to overthrow”. This is a JLPT N1 word.

  • Listen. Repeat two times. Shadow the audio without pausing.
  • Chunk it by sound: く · つ · が · え · す.
  • Make a 10 second mnemonic with the meaning: “to overturn, to upset, to overthrow”.
  • Write it once. Say くつがえす and kutsugaesu as you write.
  • Cloze it: 『今日は[ ]を使います。』 Then say the answer with the meaning.
  • Review at 10 minutes, 1 day, and 3 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 覆す mean?

to overturn, to upset, to overthrow

How do you pronounce 覆す?
くつがえす
What JLPT level is 覆す?
JLPT N1

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