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Definition and Synonyms for 蓋
| 1. | 蓋 | (a)魚の鰓孔、または、(b)本体が格納されるとき腹足類の殻の開口部、に対する覆いとして役立つ堅い蓋 |
| Operculum | a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted | |
| Synonyms: | 蓋 | |
| 2. | キャップ | （びんなどの）ふたの部分 |
| Cap | a top (as for a bottle) | |
| Synonyms: | キャップ, 上蓋, 王冠, 蓋 | |
| 3. | キャップ | 覆いまたは保護するものとして機能する何か |
| Cap | something serving as a cover or protection | |
| Synonyms: | さや, キャップ, 蓋 | |
| 4. | ふた | 箱、瓶、鍋などの容器の口を閉じるための（蝶番で留まっていたり別になっていたりする）動かせるカバー |
| Lid | a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc. | |
| Synonyms: | 蓋 | |
| 5. | ふた | 穴（特に容器のてっぺんにある穴）を覆う物 |
| Cover | covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) | |
| Synonyms: | 上部, 蓋 |
Meanings for each kanji in 蓋
| » | 蓋 | cover; lid; flap |
Categories 蓋 is a member of
| 1. | 覆い | 何かを覆う人工物（通常、それを防御し、保護しまたは隠す） |
| Covering | an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) | |
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| 2. | 防護する物 | ダメージや怪我から守るための覆い |
| Protective Covering | a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury | |
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| 3. | ふた | 穴（特に容器のてっぺんにある穴）を覆う物 |
| Cover | covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) | |
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| 4. | 平たい皿のような体の構造または部位 | |
| Plate | any flat platelike body structure or part | |
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Sample Sentences for 蓋
例のスキャンダルはそういつまでも臭いものにフタというわけにはいくまい。いずれ人は嗅ぎつけてしまうさ。
I don't think we can keep the lid on the scandal much longer; people are bound to find out.
ふたをあけた瞬間、ツーンと悪臭が鼻をつく。
The instant I open the lid an offensive smell greets my nose.
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