Vocab Info

N5 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb, Suffix

()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)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Ichidan 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,
    2. Ichidan 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. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      3.

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

      Usually written using kana alone,
    4. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      4.

      to make (a call)

      Usually written using kana alone,
    5. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      5.

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

      Usually written using kana alone,
    6. Ichidan 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,
    7. Ichidan 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. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      8.

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

      Usually written using kana alone,
    9. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      9.

      to multiply (arithmetic operation)

      Usually written using kana alone, Mathematics
    10. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      10.

      to secure (e.g. lock)

      Usually written using kana alone,
    11. Ichidan 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,
    12. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      12.

      to bind

      Usually written using kana alone, also as 繋ける
    13. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      13.

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

      Usually written using kana alone,

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    14. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      14.

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

      Usually written using kana alone
    15. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      15.

      to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

      Usually written using kana alone
    16. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      16.

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

      Usually written using kana alone
    17. Ichidan 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,
    18. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      18.

      to increase further

      Usually written using kana alone
    19. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      19.

      to catch (in a trap, etc.)

      Usually written using kana alone
    20. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      20.

      to set atop

      Usually written using kana alone
    21. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      21.

      to erect (a makeshift building)

      Usually written using kana alone
    22. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      22.

      to apply (insurance)

      Usually written using kana alone,
    23. Ichidan 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,

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    24. Suffix, Ichidan 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,
    25. Suffix, Ichidan 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,

    All Forms

    掛ける 【かける】懸ける 【かける】

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    Examples

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      (かべ)時計(とけい)()ける

      I will hang a clock on the wall.

      • N5

      (くるま)のハンドルに()()ける

      To put your hands on the steering wheel of a car.

      • N5

      (はは)子供(こども)に:「(ふく)(かなら)ずハンガーに()(くだ)さい。」

      Mother to child: 'Please make sure to hang clothes on a hanger.'

      • N5

      祖父(そふ)(いえ)のリビングの(かべ)鳩時計(はとどけい)()ました。

      My grandfather hung a cuckoo clock on the living room wall of our house.

      • N5

      このハンガーはコートを()けるための(もの)です。

      This hanger is for hanging coats.

      • N4
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