かける

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 掛ける

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

JLPT N5 Common word Genki L19 Also written 懸ける

Meanings

Ichidan verb, Transitive
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)
to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spread
to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)
to make (a call)
to spend (time, money); to expend; to use

All 25 meanings

to pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) onto
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.)
to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to impose
to multiply (arithmetic operation)
to secure (e.g. lock)
to take a seat; to sit; to rest (something on something else); to support (something on something else)
to bind
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)
to increase further
to catch (in a trap, etc.)
to set atop
to erect (a makeshift building)
to apply (insurance)
to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on words
Suffix, Ichidan verb
to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...
to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone)

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