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鍵をかける

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

鍵を掛ける
かぎをかける
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #11489
1

to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up

Examples
ドアに鍵をかけてくださいませんか。
Would you please lock the door?

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Frequency: 2029
Grade 8

Meanings

key

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かぎ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1027
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

hang
suspend
depend
arrive at
tax
pour

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
-か.ける
か.け
-か.け
-が.け
か.かる
-か.かる
-が.かる
か.かり
-が.かり
かかり
-がかり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かけ
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