被る

かぶる

To wear on the head; to incur or suffer

N3verb·kaburu

How to remember it

The kanji 被 (receive) pictures covering one's head; used for hats and taking on blame.

Example sentences

  • 寒いから帽子を被って出かけなさい。

    さむいからぼうしをかぶってでかけなさい。

    It's cold, so wear a hat when you go out.

  • 彼は会社の責任を被ることになった。

    かれはかいしゃのせきにんをかぶることになった。

    He ended up shouldering the company's responsibility.

Usage

For headwear only; also means to take on blame or responsibility upon oneself.

Related words

帽子被害かぶせる着る

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