Japanese symbol for “wrap”
覆う
おおう
Romaji: oou
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap
In Japanese, wrap is 覆う, read おおう (oou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5u, vt to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
Written forms: 覆う、被う、蔽う、蓋う. Readings: おおう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “wrap”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 折り返し | おりかえし orikaeshi | wrapping (text on computer screen); wrap |
| 外套 | がいとう gaitou | overcoat; greatcoat; cloak |
| パック | パック pakku | to pack; to package; to wrap |
| 撮了 | さつりょう satsuryou | completion of filming; wrap |
| クランクアップ | クランクアップ kurankuappu | completion of filming; wrap |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 転覆 | てんぷく tenpuku | overturning; capsizing |
| 覆面 | ふくめん fukumen | mask; veil; disguise |
| 覆す | くつがえす kutsugaesu | to overturn; to capsize; to upset |
| 覆い | おおい ooi | cover; mantle; shroud |
| 覆る | くつがえる kutsugaeru | to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize |
See also: Chinese symbol for “wrap”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.