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)
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壁にかける (かべにかける)
コートをハンガーに掛けておきなさい。
Put your coat on a hanger.
2
to put on (e.g. a blanket);to put on top of;to cover;to lay;to spread
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
to put on (glasses, etc.);to wear (a necklace, etc.)
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眼鏡をかける (メガネをかける)
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
5
to spend (time, money);to expend;to use
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時間を掛ける (じかんをかける)
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
to pour (liquid) onto;to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto;to splash;to throw (e.g. water) onto
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塩をかける (しおをかける)
コックさんは少しもかけていない。
The cook hasn't put any on it.
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.)
8
to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.);to burden (someone);to impose
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迷惑をかける (めいわくをかける)
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
to multiply (arithmetic operation)
4掛ける2は8だ。
Four multiplied by two is eight.
10
to secure (e.g. lock)
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鍵をかける (かぎをかける)
11
to take a seat;to sit;to rest (something on something else);to support (something on something else)
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腰を掛ける (こしをかける)
どうぞおかけ下さい。
Please have a seat.
12
to bind
also as 繋ける
その箱に飾りのテープをかけてください。
Do up the box with decorative tape.
13
to wager;to bet;to risk;to stake;to gamble
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賭ける (かける)
14
to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
あいつに魔法をかけてカエルにしてやろう。
I'll bewitch him into a frog!
15
to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
16
to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
だれもがその囚人に情けをかけた。
Everybody showed sympathy toward the prisoner.
17
to argue (in court);to deliberate (in a meeting);to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)
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裁判にかける (さいばんにかける)
その問題は委員会にかけられている。
The question is before the committee.
18
to increase further
19
to catch (in a trap, etc.)
20
to set atop
21
to erect (a makeshift building)
22
to apply (insurance)
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保険をかける (ほけんをかける)
その貨物にはあらゆる危険に対する保険が掛けられた。
The freight was insured against all risks.
23
to pun (on a word);to use (a word) as a pivot word;to play on words
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掛詞 (かけことば)
24
to be partway doing ...;to begin (but not complete) ...;to be about to ...
after -masu stem of verb
25
to address (someone);to direct (something, to someone);to do (something, to someone)
after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone
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話しかける (はなしかける)
しかし、農園主は彼に微笑みかけました。
But the farmer smiled at him.
Other forms
懸ける 【かける】