1. 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)

   Usually written using kana alonesee 壁にかける

   コートをハンガーに掛けておきなさい。

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

   Usually written using kana alone

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

   Usually written using kana alonesee 眼鏡を掛ける

4. to make (a call)

   Usually written using kana alonesee 電話を掛ける

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

   Usually written using kana alonesee 時間を掛ける

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

   Usually written using kana alonesee 塩をかける

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 alone

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

   Usually written using kana alonesee 迷惑を掛ける

9. to multiply (arithmetic operation)

   MathematicsUsually written using kana alone

10. to secure (e.g. lock)

    Usually written using kana alonesee 鍵を掛ける

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

    Usually written using kana alonesee 腰を掛ける

12. to bind

    Usually written using kana alonealso as 繋ける

13. to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

    Usually written using kana alonesee 賭けるsee かける

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

    Usually written using kana alone

15. to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone

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

    Usually written using kana alone

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

    Usually written using kana alonesee 裁判に掛ける

18. to increase further

    Usually written using kana alone

19. to catch (in a trap, etc.)

    Usually written using kana alone

20. to set atop

    Usually written using kana alone

21. to erect (a makeshift building)

    Usually written using kana alone

22. to apply (insurance)

    Usually written using kana alonesee 保険を掛ける

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

    Usually written using kana alonesee 掛詞

24. Suffix, Ichidan verb

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

    Usually written using kana aloneafter -masu stem of verbsee 話し掛けるsee 治りかける

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

    Usually written using kana aloneafter -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someonesee 話し掛ける

Also written 懸ける【かける】kakeru