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Kakeru (other meanings)

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The verb "kakeru" (かける) in Japanese is quite versatile and can have many meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some of the common meanings and uses of "kakeru": 1. To Hang or Put Up

掛ける (kakeru) - to hang something (like a picture, coat, or curtain)
    絵を壁に掛ける (E o kabe ni kakeru) - to hang a picture on the wall

  1. To Multiply

    掛ける (kakeru) - to multiply (mathematics) 2に3を掛けると6になる (Ni ni san o kakeru to roku ni naru) - 2 multiplied by 3 equals 6

  2. To Take (Time or Money)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to take (time or money) 時間を掛ける (Jikan o kakeru) - to take time お金を掛ける (Okane o kakeru) - to spend money

  3. To Lock

    掛ける (kakeru) - to lock (a door) 鍵を掛ける (Kagi o kakeru) - to lock the door

  4. To Call (on the Phone)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to call (someone) on the phone 電話を掛ける (Denwa o kakeru) - to make a phone call

  5. To Start (an Engine or Machine)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to start (an engine or machine) エンジンを掛ける (Enjin o kakeru) - to start the engine

  6. To Sit (To Spend)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to sit (especially for spending time) 腰を掛ける (Koshi o kakeru) - to sit down

  7. To Bet or Risk

    賭ける (kakeru) - to bet or to risk お金を賭ける (Okane o kakeru) - to bet money 命を賭ける (Inochi o kakeru) - to risk one's life

  8. To Pour or Sprinkle

    掛ける (kakeru) - to pour or sprinkle something 醤油を掛ける (Shouyu o kakeru) - to pour soy sauce 水を掛ける (Mizu o kakeru) - to pour water

  9. To Wear (Glasses)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to wear or put on (glasses) 眼鏡を掛ける (Megane o kakeru) - to wear glasses

  10. To Cause (Worry, Trouble)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to cause (worry, trouble, etc.) 心配を掛ける (Shinpai o kakeru) - to cause worry

  11. To Apply (Force or Pressure)

    掛ける (kakeru) - to apply (force, pressure, etc.) 力を掛ける (Chikara o kakeru) - to apply force

Example Sentences in Different Contexts:

絵を壁に掛ける (E o kabe ni kakeru)
    To hang a picture on the wall.
2に3を掛けると6になる (Ni ni san o kakeru to roku ni naru)
    2 multiplied by 3 equals 6.
鍵を掛けるのを忘れないでください (Kagi o kakeru no o wasurenaide kudasai)
    Please don’t forget to lock the door.
電話を掛ける (Denwa o kakeru)
    To make a phone call.
エンジンを掛ける (Enjin o kakeru)
    To start the engine.
お金を賭ける (Okane o kakeru)
    To bet money.
醤油を掛ける (Shouyu o kakeru)
    To pour soy sauce.
眼鏡を掛ける (Megane o kakeru)
    To wear glasses.
心配を掛ける (Shinpai o kakeru)
    To cause worry.

In summary, "kakeru" (かける) has multiple meanings that vary widely based on context, including "to hang," "to multiply," "to lock," "to call," "to start," "to bet," "to pour," "to wear," and "to cause." Understanding the context is crucial to grasping the correct meaning.