No. 1,013 in Japanese
かける
"かける" means "to hang, cover, lock, spend (time/money), or make a phone call," depending on context.
In a sentence
眼鏡をかける。
I wear glasses.
Here, 'かける' is used to mean 'to put on' or 'to wear', often referring to items like glasses or accessories that are placed on the body.
電話をかける。
I make a call.
In this sentence, 'かける' means 'to make' or 'to initiate' a telecommunication action, implying making a phone call.
時間をかけて料理をする。
I take time to cook.
Here, 'かける' is used to imply 'spending' or 'investing' time on an activity.
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