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[てん()·ぷく()]
tenpuku
noun, suru verb

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[てん()·ぷく()]
tenpuku
[てん()··]
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English Meaning(s) for 転覆

noun, suru verb
  1. overturning; capsizing
  2. overthrow (e.g. of a government)

Definition and Synonyms for 転覆

Bowl Over cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
Synonyms: 倒す, 打ち倒す, 覆す, 転かす, 転がす, 転覆, ひっくり返す, 返す
Overturn the act of upsetting something
Synonyms: 転覆, 返し, 返す
Turtle overturn accidentally
Synonyms: 覆る, 転覆, ひっくり返る
Overthrow the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Synonyms: 傾覆, 転覆
Subvert cause the downfall of
Synonyms: 倒す, 傾覆, 打倒, 覆す, 転かす, 転倒, 転覆, ひっくり返す, 顛倒
Capsizing the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
Synonyms: 転覆
Subvert of rulers
Synonyms: 倒す, 傾覆, 打倒, 覆す, 転かす, 転倒, 転覆, ひっくり返す, 顛倒

Meanings for each kanji in 転覆

» revolve; turn around; change
» capsize; cover; shade; mantle; be ruined

Categories 転覆 is a member of

Termination the act of ending something
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Move cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
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Turn Over turn from an upright or normal position
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Force Out force to leave (an office)
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Wreck an accident that destroys a ship at sea
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Upending turning upside down
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 転覆

Sample Sentences for 転覆

A big wave turned the ferry over.
The train was overturned.
Due to a lack of balance the ship turned over.
The ship capsized in the middle of the ocean.
A big wave turned over his canoe.

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