Shirabe
命 を 懸ける
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesIchidan verb to put one's life on the line;to risk one's life;to put everything one has into it
彼は彼女を救うために命をかけた。
He risked his life to save her.
Other forms 命を賭ける 【いのちをかける】 · 命をかける 【いのちをかける】

掛けるかける

Common Ichidan Transitive
English jmdict
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall);to let hang;to suspend (from);to hoist (e.g. sail);to raise (e.g. flag)
See also: 壁にかける (かべにかける)
コートをハンガーに掛けておきなさい。
Put your coat on a hanger.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to put on (e.g. a blanket);to put on top of;to cover;to lay;to spread
ウエートレスはテーブルの上に白いテーブルクロスをかけた。
The waitress spread a white cloth over the table.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to put on (glasses, etc.);to wear (a necklace, etc.)
See also: 眼鏡をかける (メガネをかける)
その婦人は真珠のネックレスをかけていた。
The lady wore a necklace of pearls.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to make (a call)
See also: 電話をかける (でんわをかける)
１０円で電話がかけられますか。
Can I make a phone call for ten yen?
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to spend (time, money);to expend;to use
See also: 時間を掛ける (じかんをかける)
スーツにそんなにお金をかけるにはためらいがある。
I hesitate to pay so much for a suit.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to pour (liquid) onto;to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto;to splash;to throw (e.g. water) onto
See also: 塩をかける (しおをかける)
コックさんは少しもかけていない。
The cook hasn't put any on it.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.);to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.);to put on (a DVD, song, etc.);to use (a device, implement, etc.)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.);to burden (someone);to impose
See also: 迷惑をかける (めいわくをかける)
大変ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。
I am sorry to trouble you so much.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone mathematics to multiply (arithmetic operation)
４掛ける２は８だ。
Four multiplied by two is eight.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to secure (e.g. lock)
See also: 鍵をかける (かぎをかける)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to take a seat;to sit;to rest (something on something else);to support (something on something else)
See also: 腰を掛ける (こしをかける)
どうぞおかけ下さい。
Please have a seat.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to bind
also as 繋ける
その箱に飾りのテープをかけてください。
Do up the box with decorative tape.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to wager;to bet;to risk;to stake;to gamble
See also: 賭ける (かける)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
あいつに魔法をかけてカエルにしてやろう。
I'll bewitch him into a frog!
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
だれもがその囚人に情けをかけた。
Everybody showed sympathy toward the prisoner.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to argue (in court);to deliberate (in a meeting);to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)
See also: 裁判にかける (さいばんにかける)
その問題は委員会にかけられている。
The question is before the committee.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to increase further
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to catch (in a trap, etc.)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to set atop
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to erect (a makeshift building)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to apply (insurance)
See also: 保険をかける (ほけんをかける)
その貨物にはあらゆる危険に対する保険が掛けられた。
The freight was insured against all risks.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to pun (on a word);to use (a word) as a pivot word;to play on words
See also: 掛詞 (かけことば)
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Ichidan verb word usually written using kana alone to be partway doing ...;to begin (but not complete) ...;to be about to ...
after -masu stem of verb
See also: 話しかける (はなしかける), 治りかける (なおりかける)
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Ichidan verb word usually written using kana alone to address (someone);to direct (something, to someone);to do (something, to someone)
after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone
See also: 話しかける (はなしかける)
しかし、農園主は彼に微笑みかけました。
But the farmer smiled at him.
Other forms 懸ける 【かける】