JLPT N1

cover; conceal; shade

Item 502 of 642 | 15 strokes | Radical: 艹 (grass)

Readings

On'yomiヘイ
Kun'yomiおお.う

Mnemonic

GRASS growing so thick it CONCEALS what lies beneath.

Example Words

隠蔽 (いんぺい) concealment
遮蔽 (しゃへい) shielding
蔽う (おおう) to cover