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capsize in Japanese

capsize in Japanese is 覆る, 転覆 — capsize means to turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.

capsize in Japanese

覆る
verb
Pronounced: kutsugaeru
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.
転覆
verb
Pronounced: tenpuku
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.

What does "capsize" mean?

  1. verb To turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.
    "The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall."
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capsize in a sentence

  • The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall.
  • A rogue wave capsized the kayak within seconds.

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What is "capsize" in Japanese?
"capsize" in Japanese is 覆る, 転覆. capsize means: To turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.
How do you pronounce 覆る?
"capsize" in Japanese is 覆る, pronounced "kutsugaeru".
How do you use "capsize" in a sentence?
Example: "The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall." In Japanese, "capsize" is 覆る, 転覆.
Are there other ways to say "capsize" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "capsize": 覆る, 転覆.
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