ける
kakeru

Ichidan Verb

1. 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)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 壁にかける
コートをハンガーに けておきなさい。
kōtō hangāni kakete okinasai.
Put your coat on a hanger.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
ウエートレスはテーブルの うえ しろいテーブルクロスをかけた。
uētoresuwa tēburuno ueni shiroi tēburukurosuo kaketa.
The waitress spread a white cloth over the table.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 眼鏡を掛ける
その婦人 ふじん真珠 しんじゅのネックレスをかけていた。
sono fujinwa shinjuno nekkuresuo kakete ita.
The lady wore a necklace of pearls.
Ichidan Verb

4. to make (a call)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 電話を掛ける
いち れい えん電話 でんわがかけられますか。
jūende denwaga kakeraremasuka
Can I make a phone call for ten yen?
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 時間を掛ける
スーツにそんなにお かねをかけるにはためらいがある。
sūtsuni sonnani okaneo kakeruniwa tameraiga aru.
I hesitate to pay so much for a suit.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 塩をかける
コックさんは すこしもかけていない。
kokkusanwa sukoshimo kakete inai.
The cook hasn't put any on it.
Ichidan Verb

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.)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 迷惑を掛ける
大変 たいへん迷惑 めいわくをおかけして もう わけありません。
taihen gomēwakuo okake shite mōshiwake arimasen.
I am sorry to trouble you so much.
迷惑 めいわくをおかけして、本当 ほんと もう わけありません。
gomēwakuo okake shite hontōni mōshiwake arimase. n
I really appreciate all the trouble you've gone to.
Ichidan Verb

9. to multiply (arithmetic operation)

Transitive
Mathematics
Usually Written in Kana
よん ける はちだ。
yon kakeru niwa hachida.
Four multiplied by two is eight.
Ichidan Verb

10. to secure (e.g. lock)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 鍵を掛ける
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 腰を掛ける
どうぞおかけ ください。
dōzo okake kudasai.
Please have a seat.
Ichidan Verb

12. to bind

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
その はこ かざりのテープをかけてください。
sono hakoni kazarino tēpuo kakete kudasai.
Do up the box with decorative tape.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 賭ける【かける】
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
あいつに魔法 まほうをかけてカエルにしてやろう。
aitsuni mahōo kakete kaeruni shiteyarō.
I'll bewitch him into a frog!
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
だれもがその囚人 しゅうじん なさけをかけた。
daremoga sono shūjinni nasakeo kaketa.
Everybody showed sympathy toward the prisoner.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 裁判に掛ける
その問題 もんだい委員 いいん かいにかけられている。
sono mondaiwa iinkaini kakerarete iru.
The question is before the committee.
Ichidan Verb

18. to increase further

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

20. to set atop

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

21. to erect (a makeshift building)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

22. to apply (insurance)

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 保険を掛ける
その貨物 かもつにはあらゆる危険 きけん たいする保険 ほけん けられた。
sono kamotsuniwa arayuru kikenni taisuru hokenga kakerareta.
The freight was insured against all risks.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 掛詞
Suffix

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

Usually Written in Kana
Related to 話し掛ける治りかける
Suffix

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

Usually Written in Kana
Related to 話し掛ける
しかし、農園 のうえん しゅ かれ微笑 ほほえみかけました。
shikashi nōennushiwa kareni hohoemikakemashi. ta
But the farmer smiled at him.
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