Vocabulary
What does 掛ける (かける, kakeru) mean?
掛ける (かける, kakeru) means to hang (something on a wall).
| Reading | かける |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kakeru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N5 |
掛けるかける
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkakeru
to hang (something on a wall)
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to suspend (from)
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to make (a call)
- 5ichidan verb · transitive to spend (time, money); to expend; to use
Example sentences
壁に絵を掛けます。
I hang a picture on the wall.
時計を壁に掛けました。
I hung the clock on the wall.