掛ける (Kakeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall), to let hang, to suspend (from), to hoist (e.g. sail)”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto 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)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spread
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto make (a call)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto spend (time, money); to expend; to use
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) onto
Examples
彼は上着を掛けた。
He hung up his coat.
夜が明けかけてきた。
Day is breaking.
帽子を掛け釘に掛けた。
I hung my hat on the peg.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).