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掛ける, 懸ける
JLPT 5

Kana Reading
かける
Word Senses
- Parts of speech
  
  Ichidan verb, transitive verb
  
  Meaning
  
  to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag)
  
  Example sentence
  
  身命をかけて職務を実践し、すべての警察官の心に火をともしてくれました。 He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to sit
  
  Example sentence
  
  王手をかけられたほうは、玉を逃げるなどの方法で王手を防がねばなりません。 The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.
- Parts of speech
  
  auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb
  
  Meaning
  
  to be partway (verb); to begin (but not complete)
  
  Example sentence
  
  ひょんなことからほんとうのことがわかったんだ、ほとんど手を引きかけたときに。 I tumbled on the truth by the merest accident, when I'd pretty nearly chucked the whole job.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  赤いドレスの女は、黒服の男を無視して、ケイタイで友達にかけた。 The woman in a red dress ignored the black-clothed man and called a friend on her mobile.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to make (a call)
  
  Example sentence
  
  局部には必ずモザイクをかけて下さい。 Please ensure the genitals are obscured by a mosaic effect.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to multiply
  
  Example sentence
  
  携帯電話から国際電話をかけても、モビラなら「１分あたり２０円」でかけられます。 Even making an international phone call from a mobile, if it's Mobila then you can do it for 20 Yen per minute.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to secure (e.g. lock)
  
  Example sentence
  
  携帯電話から国際電話をかけても、モビラなら「１分あたり２０円」でかけられます。 Even making an international phone call from a mobile, if it's Mobila then you can do it for 20 Yen per minute.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to put on (glasses, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  朝からのバタバタで忘れかけていたけど、まだ部員問題も残ってるんだろう？ With all the kerfuffle since this morning I'd almost forgotten but we've still got the problem of the club members haven't we?
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to cover
  
  Example sentence
  
  おまえを失いかけた時、俺は自分の汚れた心を見た。 When I was on the verge of losing you, I saw how sinful my soul was.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to burden someone
  
  Example sentence
  
  浪費する人を守るために倹約する人に税金をかけるのは、賢明なことではないし、結局はためにならないのである。 It is not wise, nor in the long run is it kind, to tax the thrifty for the thriftless.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to apply (insurance)
  
  Example sentence
  
  両天秤をかけて失敗した。 Between two stools one falls to the ground.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  容積を計算するためには縦と横と深さをかければよい。 To calculate the capacity, multiply the length by the width by the depth.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
  
  Example sentence
  
  輸入品には重い税金をかけるべきだと思う。 I think they should put a heavy tax on imports.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  夜が明けかけてきた。 Day is breaking.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to bind
  
  Example sentence
  
  門から入りかけていた婦人とその門番に止められた。 The lady and her dog that were entering at the gate were stopped by the gatekeeper.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto
  
  Example sentence
  
  迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。 I'm sorry to trouble you.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  明日は、７時にモーニングコールをかけてもらうことにしよう。 Let's arrange for a 7:00 a.m. wake-up call.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to increase further
  
  Example sentence
  
  明け方に寒かったので毛布をもう１枚掛けた。 It was cold at dawn, so I put on another blanket.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to catch (in a trap, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  名前を呼ばれるまで、椅子にかけてお待ちください。 Please have a seat and wait until your name is called.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to set atop
  
  Example sentence
  
  貿易相手国は貿易政策を明確にせよと、日本に圧力をかけています。 Trading partners are leaning on Japan to clarify its trade policy.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to erect (a makeshift building)
  
  Example sentence
  
  帽子を帽子掛けに掛けなさい。 Hang your hat on the hook.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  帽子を掛け釘に掛けた。 I hung my hat on the peg.
- Parts of speech
  
  auxiliary verb
  
  Meaning
  
  (after -masu stem of verb) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone)
  
  Example sentence
  
  壁には絵が何枚かかけてあった。 The walls were hung with some pictures.
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Reading and JLPT level

玄関, 玄關
JLPT 5

Kana Reading
げんかん
Word Senses
- Parts of speech
  
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
  
  Meaning
  
  entranceway; entry hall; vestibule; foyer; entryway; mud room
  
  Example sentence
  
  玄関にも取り付け可能な暗証タイプです。 This is a code lock type that you can use on the entranceway as well.
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Reading and JLPT level

掛かる, 懸かる, 掛る, 懸る
JLPT 5

Kana Reading
かかる
Word Senses
- Parts of speech
  
  Godan verb with `ru' ending, intransitive verb
  
  Meaning
  
  to take
  
  Example sentence
  
  ２、３ページの英語を訳すのに２時間以上もかかりました。 It took me more than two hours to translate a few pages of English.
- Parts of speech
  
  Godan verb with `ru' ending
  
  Meaning
  
  to hang
  
  Example sentence
  
  歯医者で歯についたたばこのヤニを取ってもらうと、費用はどれくらいかかるでしょう？ About how much does it cost to have a dentist remove cigarette tar from your teeth?
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to come into view; to arrive
  
  Example sentence
  
  前髪が、おでこにかからないように髪を上げることをおすすめします。 I recommend putting up your hair so your fringe doesn't get on your forehead.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to come under (a contract, a tax)
  
  Example sentence
  
  クソっ。かかれ！ Start, dammit!
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to start (engines, motors)
  
  Example sentence
  
  よし、かかってこい！ OK! Bring it on!
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to attend; to deal with; to handle
  
  Example sentence
  
  シャツにアイスティーがかかってしまった。 Iced tea had got on my shirt.
- Parts of speech
  
  Godan verb with `ru' ending, auxiliary verb
  
  Meaning
  
  to have started to; to be on the verge of
  
  Example sentence
  
  性能的には問題なかったんだけど、一体あたりにかかる費用があまりにも膨大で、コストパフォーマンスが悪いということでね。 There was nothing wrong with their ability, it was just that the expense for each unit was so vast that the cost performance was bad.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to overlap (e.g. information in a manual); to cover
  
  Example sentence
  
  常人なら一生かかっても無理だろうが、本気になった蓮の前では、普通のシリンダー錠と大差ない。 A normal person might spend a lifetime at it and still not succeed but faced with a determined Ren it was not greatly different from a normal cylinder lock.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to (come) at
  
  Example sentence
  
  富士山に登るのに丸一晩かかった。 It took all night to climb Mt Fuji.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to be fastened
  
  Example sentence
  
  材料の納期が２ヶ月かかってしまったので、１２月１２日に遅れてしまいました。 Delivery of the materials took two whole months so it will be late for the 12th of December.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to be covered (e.g. with dust, a table-cloth, etc.)
  
  Example sentence
  
  この為替を作るのに銀行の手数料が５０ドルかかった。 Arranging this money order cost $50 in bank fees and commissions.
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to be caught in
  
  Example sentence
  
  「要さんって、何時にあがれます？」「終わりまでだから八時までかかるわ」 Kaname, when can you leave? "It's till closing so it takes till eight."
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to get a call
  
  Example sentence
  
  「直る見込みは？」「システム開発チームのシュバイシェン博士が現在闘病中のため、もう暫くはかかるかと・・・」 Prospects for repair? "Prof. Shubaishen, the leader of the system development team, is presently unwell so we think it will take a while longer ..."
- Parts of speech
  
  Meaning
  
  to depend on
  
  Example sentence
  
  例え一日いっぱい掛かってもそのタイプを仕上げます。 Even if it takes me the whole day, I will do the typing.
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Kanji

25 kanji found

懸 JLPT 1

20 strokes

suspend, hang, 10%, install, depend, consult

On'Yomi: ケン, ケ

Kun'Yomi: か.ける, か.かる

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玄 JLPT 1

5 strokes

mysterious, occultness

On'Yomi: ゲン

Kun'Yomi:

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旋 JLPT 1

11 strokes

rotation, go around

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi:

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