Meaning

Primary

To Conquer

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

克服 is "conquest" so the verb version of that is to conquer.

Reading

こくふくする
  • 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.

Context

Context Sentences

三歳の頃犬に噛まれてから、ずっと犬に恐怖心を抱いていたんですが、この小さな仔犬に出会って犬嫌いを克服しました。

I’ve been afraid of dogs since I was bitten by one when I was three, but I’ve overcome my hatred for them since meeting this little puppy.

Kanji Composition