被せる

かぶせる

to cover (with something)

Also:to put on (e.g. someone's head), to speak (over someone else), to put the blame (on someone)

What does 被せる mean?

被せる is a Japanese verb meaning to cover (with something) in English. It can also be translated as to put on (e.g. someone's head), to speak (over someone else), to put the blame (on someone) depending on context. It is written as 被せる in kanji, かぶせる in hiragana, and kabuseru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は車にカバーを被せた。

He put a cover over his car.

新しいクラウンをかぶせる必要があります。

You have to have a new crown.