English–Japanese
“overturn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikutsugaesu
Example
裁判所はその判決を覆しました。sai ban sho wa so no han ketsu o kutsugae shi ma shi ta
The court overturned the ruling.
How to say “overturn” in Japanese
“Overturn” in Japanese is 覆す (kutsugaesu).
It conveys a forceful reversal that makes a physical object fall over or makes an established decision, belief, or power lose its position.
Example sentences with 覆す
委員会は長年の定説を覆しました。i in kai wa naga nen no tei setsu o kutsugae shi ma shi ta
The committee overturned a long-held theory.
Tips for using 覆す
- In formal Japanese news and legal writing, 覆す (kutsugaesu) often appears with judgments, theories, or expectations, marking a major reversal rather than a minor change.