The cover or front page of a book, magazine, etc.; the binding or outer page that displays the title and often artwork.
新刊の表紙に作者の写真が載っている。
The new book's cover has a photo of the author on it.
表紙をめくって目次を確認した。
I turned the cover and checked the table of contents.
その雑誌は毎号派手な表紙で売れている。
That magazine sells well because every issue has a flashy cover.
(slang) to appear on the cover of a magazine (to be featured on a cover).
彼女が今月のファッション誌の表紙を飾った。
She appeared on the cover of this month's fashion magazine.
新人歌手が表紙に出るなんて驚きだ。
It's surprising that a new singer appears on the cover.
彼は先月の雑誌で表紙を飾り、注目を集めた。
He was featured on last month's magazine cover and attracted attention.