掛(か)けるto hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall), to let hang, to suspend (from), to hoist (e.g. sail), to raise (e.g. flag)

Common

1. る-verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall), to let hang, to suspend (from), to hoist (e.g. sail), to raise (e.g. flag)

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 壁にかける

2. る-verb, Transitive verb

   2.

   to put on (e.g. a blanket), to put on top of, to cover, to lay, to spread

   Usually written using kana alone

3. る-verb, Transitive verb

   3.

   to put on (glasses, etc.), to wear (a necklace, etc.)

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 眼鏡を掛ける

4. る-verb, Transitive verb

   4.

   to make (a call)

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 電話を掛ける

5. る-verb, Transitive verb

   5.

   to spend (time, money), to expend, to use

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 時間を掛ける

6. る-verb, Transitive verb

   6.

   to pour (liquid) onto, to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto, to splash, to throw (e.g. water) onto

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 塩をかける

7. る-verb, Transitive verb

   7.

   to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.), to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.), to put on (a DVD, song, etc.), to use (a device, implement, etc.)

   Usually written using kana alone

8. る-verb, Transitive verb

   8.

   to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.), to burden (someone), to impose

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 迷惑を掛ける

9. る-verb, Transitive verb

   9.

   to multiply (arithmetic operation)

   Usually written using kana alone, Mathematics

10. る-verb, Transitive verb

    10.

    to secure (e.g. lock)

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 鍵を掛ける

11. る-verb, Transitive verb

    11.

    to take a seat, to sit, to rest (something on something else), to support (something on something else)

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 腰を掛ける

12. る-verb, Transitive verb

    12.

    to bind

    Usually written using kana alone, also as 繋ける

13. る-verb, Transitive verb

    13.

    to wager, to bet, to risk, to stake, to gamble

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 賭ける

14. る-verb, Transitive verb

    14.

    to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on

    Usually written using kana alone

15. る-verb, Transitive verb

    15.

    to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone

16. る-verb, Transitive verb

    16.

    to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone

17. る-verb, Transitive verb

    17.

    to argue (in court), to deliberate (in a meeting), to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 裁判に掛ける

18. る-verb, Transitive verb

    18.

    to increase further

    Usually written using kana alone

19. る-verb, Transitive verb

    19.

    to catch (in a trap, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone

20. る-verb, Transitive verb

    20.

    to set atop

    Usually written using kana alone

21. る-verb, Transitive verb

    21.

    to erect (a makeshift building)

    Usually written using kana alone

22. る-verb, Transitive verb

    22.

    to apply (insurance)

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 保険を掛ける

23. る-verb, Transitive verb

    23.

    to pun (on a word), to use (a word) as a pivot word, to play on words

    Usually written using kana alone,

    See Also:

    • 掛詞

24. Suffix, る-verb

    24.

    to be partway doing ..., to begin (but not complete) ..., to be about to ...

    Usually written using kana alone, after -masu stem of verb,

    See Also:

    • 話し掛ける
    • 治りかける

25. Suffix, る-verb

    25.

    to address (someone), to direct (something, to someone), to do (something, to someone)

    Usually written using kana alone, after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone,

    See Also:

    • 話し掛ける