Vocab Info

A1 Expression, う-verb (る)

(かぎ)()かるto become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expression, う-verb (る)

      1. 1.

        to become locked, to lock

    All Forms

    鍵がかかる 【かぎがかかる】鍵が掛かる 【かぎがかかる】

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    • 泥棒(どろぼう):「くそっ、(かぎ)()っている!」

      Thief: 'Damn, it's locked!'

      • N1
    • (かぎ)()っているのでこの部屋(へや)には(はい)れません。

      Since the key is locked, you cannot enter this room.

      • N1
    • 強盗(ごうとう)(かぎ)()っている(みせ)(とびら)をぶっ(こわ)したそうだ。

      It seems that the robber destroyed the door of the store that was locked.

      • N1
    • 自動的(じどうてき)(かぎ)()かるそのシステムは安全(あんぜん)(たも)つのに効果(こうか)(てき)だ。

      That system, which automatically locks, is effective in maintaining safety.

      • N1
    • オートロックのドアは勝手(かって)(かぎ)()ってしまうので、注意(ちゅうい)必要(ひつよう)です。

      Because the auto-lock door becomes locked on its own, caution is necessary.

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