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被
to be covered · to wear (on head/body) · to suffer (damage/effect) · to be exposed to
N2On: ひKun: こうむ、おお、かぶ
Memory Aid
'HI' (ひ) — like 'HIde' under a cover, or 'HIghly' affected by something.
Vocabulary
被害ひがいdamage, harm
被写体ひしゃたいsubject (of a photo/film)
被告ひこくdefendant, accused
被せるかぶせるto cover, to put on (head/body)
被るかぶるto wear (on head), to be covered
Example Sentences
彼女は白い帽子を被っていた。
She was wearing a white hat.
私はタオルを彼に被せた。
I covered him with a towel.
その台風で大きな被害が出た。
The typhoon caused great damage.
被告は無罪を主張した。
The defendant pleaded not guilty.