Word details
かける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かける.
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Entry
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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
架
erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct
9 strokesFrequency 1,555JLPT N1Grade 8
On
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Kun
か.けるか.かる
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