かぶる

This is the 5549th most frequent Japanese word.


かぶる

"かぶる" means "to wear (on the head)" or "to cover."


Here, 'かぶる' means 'to wear', specifically used for items on one's head like hats.

帽子をかぶるのが好きです。

I like wearing hats.


In this sentence, 'かぶる' means 'to take on' or 'to bear', referring to accepting responsibilities or blame.

寝不足で他人の責任をかぶることになった。

Due to lack of sleep, I ended up shouldering someone else's responsibilities.


Here, 'かぶる' means 'to pour over oneself' or 'to be splashed', referring to liquid.

水をかぶると涼しくなります。

Pouring water over oneself makes one feel cooler.