It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 掛かる (かかる)
Meaning:
- To take (a certain amount of time): 掛かる can be used to describe how long it takes to do something.
- For example: “この仕事はどれくらい掛かりますか？” (How long will this job take?)
- To depend on: 掛かる can also be used to describe something that depends on something else.
- For example: “私たちの成功は、その人たちの協力に掛かっている” (Our success depends on their cooperation.)
- To be charged (for something): 掛かる can also be used to describe something that is charged or costs money.
- For example: “このサービスはいくら掛かりますか？” (How much does this service cost?)
Examples：
- 1000円くらいかかります。 It costs about 1000 yen.
- 100万円ぐらいかかります。 It costs about one million yen.
- 送料は、300円かかります。 It costs 300 yen for shipping.
- 次の停留所まで5分かかります。 It’s five minutes from the next bus stop.
- 毎朝、通勤に30分かかります。 It takes thirty minutes to commute every morning.
- 東京まで特急で3時間かかります。 It takes three hours to get to Tokyo by super-express.
- 電車は車より長く時間がかかります。 It takes longer by train than by car.
- 東京からパリまで十二時間かかります。 It takes 12 hours to go to Paris from Tokyo
- 子供を育てるのにはお金がかかる。 It costs a lot to raise children.
- 映画をダウンロードするのは時間がかかる。 It takes a lot of time to download movies.