け【かけ】

Frequency rank: 34,900. – 35,297. (for form かけ: 15,539. – 15,592.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. fragment; splinter
  2. wane (of the Moon)
Forms
  • け【かけ】Frequency rank: 34,900. – 35,297.
  • け【かけ】
  • け【かけ】
  • かけFrequency rank: 15,539. – 15,592.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. fragment; splinter
    2. This meaning refers to a piece that has broken off from a whole, often used in contexts relating to objects or materials.
    I'm concerned about the fragment on this plate.
    A splinter of wood had fallen to the ground.
  2. wane (of the Moon)
    3. This meaning relates to the process of the moon decreasing in size from full to new, often used in astronomical contexts.
    The moon has started to wane.
    I love the beauty of the moon as it wanes from full.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to have a fragmentthe missing partthe Moon wanesto make up for a deficiencya fragmented hearta vessel with a flawan incomplete improvisationa gap in the musica life without flawsto contemplate the meaning of imperfection
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