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What does かかる (kakaru) mean?

かかる means to take, to cost (time, money).

Quick facts
Readingかかる
Romajikakaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
かかる
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkakaru

to take, to cost (time, money)

GenkiGenki 10

Example sentences

  • It takes ten minutes to get to the station.

  • This book cost a thousand yen.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.