Word details

かける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かける.

Dictionary

Entry

架けるTransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #30875
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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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct

9 strokesFrequency 1,555JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

か.けるか.かる

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