Vocab Info
N5 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb, Suffix
掛ける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
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,See Also:
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 aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
3.
to put on (glasses, etc.), to wear (a necklace, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4.
to make (a call)
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5.
to spend (time, money), to expend, to use
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
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,See Also:
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 aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
8.
to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.), to burden (someone), to impose
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
9.
to multiply (arithmetic operation)
Usually written using kana alone, MathematicsIchidan verb, Transitive verb
10.
to secure (e.g. lock)
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
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,See Also:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
12.
to bind
Usually written using kana alone, also as 繋けるIchidan verb, Transitive verb
13.
to wager, to bet, to risk, to stake, to gamble
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
14.
to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
15.
to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
16.
to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan 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:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
18.
to increase further
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
19.
to catch (in a trap, etc.)
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
20.
to set atop
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
21.
to erect (a makeshift building)
Usually written using kana aloneIchidan verb, Transitive verb
22.
to apply (insurance)
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
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,See Also:
Suffix, Ichidan verb
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,See Also:
All Forms
掛ける 【かける】、懸ける 【かける】
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Pitch Accent
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壁に時計を掛ける。
I will hang a clock on the wall.
車のハンドルに手を掛ける。
To put your hands on the steering wheel of a car.
母が子供に:「服は必ずハンガーに掛けて下さい。」
Mother to child: 'Please make sure to hang clothes on a hanger.'
祖父が家のリビングの壁に鳩時計を掛けました。
My grandfather hung a cuckoo clock on the living room wall of our house.
このハンガーはコートを掛けるための物です。
This hanger is for hanging coats.
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