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. 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. 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. 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. 4.

      to make (a call)

      Usually written using kana alone,

      See Also:

      • 電話を掛ける

   5. 5.

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

      Usually written using kana alone,

      See Also:

      • 時間を掛ける

   6. 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. 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. 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. 9.

      to multiply (arithmetic operation)

      Usually written using kana alone, Mathematics

   10. 10.

       to secure (e.g. lock)

       Usually written using kana alone,

       See Also:

       • 鍵を掛ける

   11. 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. 12.

       to bind

       Usually written using kana alone, also as 繋ける

   13. 13.

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

       Usually written using kana alone,

       See Also:

       • 賭ける

   14. 14.

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

       Usually written using kana alone

   15. 15.

       to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

       Usually written using kana alone

   16. 16.

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

       Usually written using kana alone

   17. 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. 18.

       to increase further

       Usually written using kana alone

   19. 19.

       to catch (in a trap, etc.)

       Usually written using kana alone

   20. 20.

       to set atop

       Usually written using kana alone

   21. 21.

       to erect (a makeshift building)

       Usually written using kana alone

   22. 22.

       to apply (insurance)

       Usually written using kana alone,

       See Also:

       • 保険を掛ける

   23. 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

2. Suffix, る-verb

   1. 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

   2. 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