かける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かける
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Sometimes written 掛ける
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
Examples
ジェーンは背を木にもたれかけて待っていた。
Jane was waiting with her back against the tree.
Kanji in this Word
架
9 strokes
Frequency: 1555
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
erect
frame
mount
support
shelf
construct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.かる
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