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転覆

Capsizing


Meaning

Capsizing, Overturn

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

It revolves then capsizes. When a ship revolves onto its back and then capsizes, this causes capsizing.


Reading

てんぷく

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Watch out for the rendaku.


Context

Context Sentences

ワニだらけの沼沢で私のカヌーが転覆した時は、どっと冷や汗をかきましたよ。

I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat when my canoe capsized in a swamp full of alligators.


Kanji Composition