- (v1,vt) (uk) (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)[edict]
- (v1,vt) (1) (See 壁にかける) to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (2) (See 腰を掛ける) to sit; (aux-v,v1) (3) to be partway (verb); to begin (but not complete); (4) (See 時間を掛ける) to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.); (5) (See 電話を掛ける) to make (a call); (6) to multiply; (7) (See 鍵を掛ける) to secure (e.g. lock); (8) (See 眼鏡を掛ける) to put on (glasses, etc.); (9) to cover; (10) (See 迷惑を掛ける) to burden someone; (11) (See 保険を掛ける) to apply (insurance); (12) to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.); (13) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (14) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (15) (also 繋ける) to bind; (16) (See 塩をかける) to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto; (17) (See 裁判に掛ける) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (18) to increase further; (19) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (20) to set atop; (21) to erect (a makeshift building); (22) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (aux-v) (23) (See 話し掛ける) (after -masu stem of verb) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone); (P)[edict]
- (v1,vi) (1) to run (race, esp. horse); to dash; (2) to gallop (one's horse); to canter; (3) (arch) to advance (against one's enemy); (P)[edict]
- (v1,vi) (1) to be chipped; to be damaged; to be broken; (2) to be lacking; to be missing; (3) to be insufficient; to be short; to be deficient; to be negligent toward; (4) (also 虧ける) (of the moon) to wane; to go into eclipse; (P)[edict]
- (v1,vt) (also written 懸ける or 掛ける) to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble; (P)[edict]
- (v5r,vi) (1) (usu. 翔る. 翔ける (v1) is unorthodox.) to soar; to fly; (2) (usu. 駆ける) to run; to dash; (P)[edict]