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掛
Idiomatic expression
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); to weigh (something) on scales
Idiomatic expression
to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to call again; to call someone back
hold; catch
connection; relationship
unease; discomfort
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to favour; to be partial to
Orig. meaning
to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
After an article of clothing
-clad
Word usually written using kana alone; After a -masu stem
in the midst of
After a number in the ichi, ni counting system
tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price)
After a number in the hitotsu, futatsu counting system
times (i.e. multiplied by)
After a number of people
able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
seat; bench
Colloquial
temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
掛 is often used for government offices, railways, etc.
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
telling a riddle
Common noun
wall-mounted ornament; wall decoration; wall hanging
Noun or verb acting prenominally
wall-mounted
Usu. 〜に
(on the) point of going out; (at the) moment one is about to leave
Usu. 〜に
just after leaving; while on the way
temporary (suspension) bridge; makeshift bridge
bridge (between cultures, generations, etc.); link; go-between; intermediary
walkway (constructed on a cliff face); plank path