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: 掛ける
Meaning: “to hang (something) up” or “to put (something) on (something else).” It can also be used to mean “to make a phone call” or “to bet (money) on (something).”
Here are 8 more examples of sentences using the verb 掛ける:
- 帽子を机の上に掛ける – “Hang the hat on the desk”
- 傘を門に掛ける – “Hang the umbrella on the gate”
- 衣服を掛け掛けにする – “Hang clothes up one after another”
- 車の鍵をキーホルダーに掛ける – “Hang the car key on the keyholder”
- 写真を壁に掛ける – “Hang the picture on the wall”
- 彼女にプロポーズするためにダイヤモンドリングを指に掛ける – “Put a diamond ring on her finger to propose to her”
- 彼に友達の紹介をするために電話を掛ける – “Make a phone call to introduce a friend to him”
- 彼女に手紙を掛ける – “Put a letter on her”