English–Japanese

“cover” in Japanese

Japanese

Also覆う (ōu) · カバー (kabā) · かぶせる (kabuseru) · まかなう (makanau)

Pronunciation

Romajihyōshi

Example

この本の表紙は青いです。ko no hon no hyō shi wa ao i de su

The cover of this book is blue.

Illustration for 表紙 (cover)

How to say “cover” in Japanese

“Cover” in Japanese is 表紙 (hyōshi).

Refers to the visible outer part that presents a book or magazine before the pages inside are opened.

Full entry for 表紙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 表紙

新しい雑誌の表紙を見ました。atara shi i zas shi no hyō shi o mi ma shi ta

I looked at the cover of a new magazine.

Tips for using 表紙

  • A book's cover often gives a quick visual clue about its subject through the title, artwork, and name of the author.

Other Japanese words for “cover”

霧が町を覆います。kiri ga machi o ō i ma su

Fog covers the town.

電話にカバーを付けます。den wa ni ka bā o tsu ke ma su

I put a cover on my phone.

母は赤ちゃんに毛布をかぶせます。haha wa aka cha n ni mō fu o ka bu se ma su

The mother covers the baby with a blanket.

アルバイト代で生活費をまかないます。a ru ba i to dai de sei katsu hi o ma ka na i ma su

I cover my living expenses with my part-time job earnings.

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