かける

verb (ichidan)掛けるかける · kakeru

1. Englishto hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to suspend (from); to hoist (e.g. sail)

   • コートをハンガーに掛けておきなさい。Put your coat on a hanger.

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

   • ウエートレスはテーブルの上に白いテーブルクロスをかけた。The waitress spread a white cloth over the table.

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

   • その婦人は真珠のネックレスをかけていた。The lady wore a necklace of pearls.

4. Englishto make (a call)

   • １０円で電話がかけられますか。Can I make a phone call for ten yen?

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

   • スーツにそんなにお金をかけるにはためらいがある。I hesitate to pay so much for a suit.

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

   • コックさんは少しもかけていない。The cook hasn't put any on it.

7. Englishto 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.)

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

   • 大変ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。I am sorry to trouble you so much.

9. Englishto multiply (arithmetic operation)

   • ４掛ける２は８だ。Four multiplied by two is eight.

10. Englishto secure (e.g. lock)

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