Meaning

Primary

Capsizing

Alternative

Overturn

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

It revolves then capsizes. When a ship revolves onto its back and then capsizes, this causes capsizing.

Reading

てんぷく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Watch out for the rendaku.

Context

Context Sentences

ワニだらけの沼沢で私のカヌーが転覆した時は、どっと冷や汗をかきましたよ。

I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat when my canoe capsized in a swamp full of alligators.

Kanji Composition