被せる
かぶせる
kabuseru
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 57 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

被せる (かぶせる (kabuseru)) means "to cover (with something)". It is read かぶせる (kabuseru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to cover (with something)

Also : to put over · to drape over

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Example Sentences

ホコリから守るため、機械に布を被せた。

ホコリからまもるため、きかいにぬのをかぶせた。

To protect from dust, I covered the machine with cloth.

顔に帽子を被せて、日焼けから身を守った。

かおにぼうしをかぶせて、ひやけからみをまもった。

I put a hat over my face to protect myself from sunburn.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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