をかける【てをかける】

Frequency rank: 6,247. – 6,255.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
  1. to lay hands on; to touch
  2. to care for; to look after
  3. to make off with; to steal
Forms
  • をかける【てをかける】Frequency rank: 6,247. – 6,255.
  • をける【てをかける】Frequency rank: 8,524. – 8,536.
  • てをかける
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to lay hands on; to touch
    2. This meaning refers to physically making contact with someone or something, typically in a gentle or casual manner.
    He laid a hand on her shoulder.
    The children laid their hands on the water while playing in the park.
  2. to care for; to look after
    3. This usage implies taking responsibility for someone or something, often with an emotional connection or investment in their well-being.
    She cared for the puppy as it grew.
    My grandmother always looked after me.
  3. to make off with; to steal
    4. This meaning suggests the act of stealing or taking something illicitly, often with the intent to keep it away from its rightful owner.
    He made off with items from the store.
    One night, a thief stole valuables from the house.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to lay hands on; to touchto take care of something carefullyto take care of a childa job that requires hands-on careto care for with affectionto take time and care in doing somethingit's important to lay hands on (to care for)to create something with careto nurture with carea plant nurtured with care
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