かける

Frequency rank: 361.

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

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)word usually written using kana alonesee also 壁にかける
to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spreadword usually written using kana alone
to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)word usually written using kana alonesee also 眼鏡を掛ける
to make (a call)word usually written using kana alonesee also 電話を掛ける
to spend (time, money); to expend; to useword usually written using kana alonesee also 時間を掛ける
to pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) ontoword usually written using kana alonesee also 塩をかける
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.)word usually written using kana alone
to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to imposeword usually written using kana alonesee also 迷惑を掛ける
to multiply (arithmetic operation)mathematicsword usually written using kana alone
to secure (e.g. lock)word usually written using kana alonesee also 鍵を掛ける
to take a seat; to sit; to rest (something on something else); to support (something on something else)word usually written using kana alonesee also 腰を掛ける
to bindword usually written using kana alonealso as 繋ける
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gambleword usually written using kana alonesee also 賭ける【かける】
to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) onword usually written using kana alone
to hold (a play, festival, etc.)word usually written using kana alone
to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)word usually written using kana alone
to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)word usually written using kana alonesee also 裁判に掛ける
to increase furtherword usually written using kana alone
to catch (in a trap, etc.)word usually written using kana alone
to set atopword usually written using kana alone
to erect (a makeshift building)word usually written using kana alone
to apply (insurance)word usually written using kana alonesee also 保険を掛ける
to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on wordsword usually written using kana alonesee also 掛詞

suffix; Ichidan verb

to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...word usually written using kana aloneafter -masu stem of verbsee also 話し掛ける
to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone)word usually written using kana aloneafter -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someonesee also 話し掛ける

Forms

かけるFrequency rank: 361.
掛ける【かける】Frequency rank: 1,524.
懸ける【かける】Frequency rank: 15,040. – 15,078.

Generated definitions (experimental)

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)

This meaning refers to physically suspending or attaching an object to a surface, like hanging clothing or decorations.

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I hung the coat on the hook.

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I like to hang pictures on the wall.

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

This usage involves placing something over another object, such as putting a blanket on a bed.

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It's cold, so I put on the blanket.

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Please put the dressing on the salad.

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

This meaning expresses the act of wearing or putting on items like glasses or jewelry.

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She is wearing a beautiful necklace.

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I need to put on glasses because my eyesight is poor.

to make (a call)

Refers to initiating a phone call or contacting someone.

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I will make a call to my friend.

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I can't call him while I'm at work.

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

This usage discusses the allocation of time or resources, implying what is given in exchange for something.

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He spent money on his vacation.

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She is spending time on the new project.

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

This meaning relates to applying a liquid or substance onto something in a controlled manner.

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I poured chocolate over the cake.

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I sprinkled too much salt on the salad.

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.)

This refers to activating a device or starting a process, such as turning on a machine or playing media.

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I will turn on the engine and depart.

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Please turn on the music.

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

It describes imposing a burden or responsibility on someone, often causing them some sort of inconvenience.

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I ended up imposing my problems on him.

べき。

That task should not be burdened on him.

to multiply (arithmetic operation)

Refers to performing the arithmetic operation of multiplication.

きゅうろく９６。

When you multiply 12 by 8, you get 96.

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You need to be careful when multiplying numbers.

to secure (e.g. lock)

This meaning involves fastening something to ensure security, like locking a door.

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Please remember to secure the door.

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He secured his bicycle with a lock.

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

Describes the action of sitting down or placing something on a surface for support.

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I sat down on the chair.

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I placed the book on the table.

to bind

This usage refers to the act of tying or securing objects together.

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He bound the luggage with rope.

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I will bind the books together.

to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

This refers to placing a bet or risking something, typically in a game or financial decision.

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He placed money on the card game.

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I like to bet money on horse racing.

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

This meaning involves applying a spell or medication that has a specific effect on something or someone.

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When you cast a spell, the monster disappears.

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They applied anesthesia and began the surgery.

to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

Refers to organizing or conducting an event or activity.

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We hold a spring festival every year.

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We held a play at school.

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

This usage indicates having an emotion directed towards someone or something, such as feeling pity or hope.

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I have hope for her.

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I ended up feeling concern when I saw him.

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

Refers to the act of discussing or presenting viewpoints in a formal setting.

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I presented a new proposal at the meeting.

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In court, he argued his opinion.

to increase further

This usage indicates the act of raising or escalating something beyond its current state.

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Sales are increasing further.

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We need to increase the price.

to catch (in a trap, etc.)

Refers to the act of capturing or ensnaring something, typically in a trap.

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I caught an animal in a trap.

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If caught in the trap, there is no way to escape.

to set atop

This means placing something on top of another object, usually temporarily.

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I set the book atop the shelf.

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Please set the food atop the table.

to erect (a makeshift building)

This usage describes constructing or setting up a temporary structure.

よう用。

We erected a tent for the camp.

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He set up a makeshift shelter for the night.

to apply (insurance)

Refers to the action of taking steps to secure insurance coverage for something.

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I applied for car insurance.

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It's important to apply for life insurance.

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

This involves using a word in a clever or humorous way, often exploiting its multiple meanings.

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He made a pun to make everyone laugh.

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Using puns is his specialty.

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

This usage indicates being in the midst of an activity or about to start one.

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I started writing an email but stopped halfway.

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I was about to watch a movie.

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

This meaning pertains to focusing attention on someone through speech or action.

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I addressed him directly.

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I decided to direct the letter to her.

Generated collocations (experimental)

かけるきごう(きごう)to make a callかけるきごう(きごう)to spend moneyかけるきごう(きごう)to splash waterかけるきごう(きごう)to put on a blanketかけるきごう(きごう)to wear glassesかけるきごう(きごう)to raise a flagかけるきごう(きごう)to burden someoneかけるきごう(きごう)to present an opinionかけるきごう(きごう)to risk somethingかけるきごう(きごう)to multiply (in arithmetic)かけるきごう(きごう)to apply a spellかけるきごう(きごう)to take a seatかけるきごう(きごう)to hold a performanceかけるきごう(きごう)to apply insuranceかけるきごう(きごう)to address someoneかけるきごう(きごう)to hold an emotion

Example sentences

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I wish I could care more about my grades but it seems that, at a certain point of my life, I decided they wouldn't be so important anymore.

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