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掛ける — meaning in English

kakeru

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English meaning

  • cling verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
  • hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
  • multiply verb To perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.
  • suspend verb To stop something temporarily, meaning to start it again later.
  • times prep Multiplied by.
  • wear verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

Senses

掛ける is used for these senses in English:

  • cling To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  • hang up (transitive) To put up to hang.
  • multiply (transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
  • suspend To hang freely; underhang.
  • times (mathematics) Multiplied by (see also 'ratio of comparison' sense at 'time).

cling — full definition

  1. verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
  2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
  3. verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.

hang — full definition

  1. verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
  2. verb To kill someone by suspending them by the neck.
  3. verb To spend time somewhere in a relaxed, informal way (often "hang out").
  4. noun A general understanding of how to do or use something.

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