How to say "wrap" in Japanese

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  • 覆うおおうJLPT N3approx.Common
    godan verb, transitive verbMatches 'wrap' only in the sense of covering something over so it is hidden — essentially it means 'to cover'. Think of a blanket drawn over a sleeper, or a cloth over a dish.
    机つくえはほこりで覆おおわれている。↗
    The desk is covered with dust.
  • パックCommon
    suru verb, transitive verbCovers 'wrap' as packing and packaging: putting food or other goods into packs or wrappers for storage or sale. Think of meals wrapped and sealed at a shop before they go on the shelf.

Choose 「覆う」 when 'wrap' means covering or enveloping something so it is hidden from view, and 「パック」 when it means packing or packaging things, especially food.

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