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。Put your coat on a hanger. to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spread
Usually written using kana alone
to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)
Usually written using kana alonesee 眼鏡を掛ける
to make (a call)
Usually written using kana alonesee 電話を掛ける
to spend (time, money); to expend; to use
Usually written using kana alonesee 時間を掛ける
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
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
to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to impose
Usually written using kana alonesee 迷惑を掛ける
to multiply (arithmetic operation)
MathematicsUsually written using kana alone
to secure (e.g. lock)
Usually written using kana alonesee 鍵を掛ける
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
to bind
Usually written using kana alonealso as 繋ける
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
Usually written using kana alone
to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
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
to increase further
Usually written using kana alone
to catch (in a trap, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
to set atop
Usually written using kana alone
to erect (a makeshift building)
Usually written using kana alone
to apply (insurance)
Usually written using kana alonesee 保険を掛ける
to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on words
Usually written using kana alonesee 掛詞
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
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】