かける

to dial/call (e.g., phone); to sit down

Also:to put on (e.g. a blanket), to put on (glasses, etc.), to spend (time, money)

What does かける mean?

かける is a Japanese verb meaning “to dial/call (e.g., phone); to sit down” in English. It can also be translated as “to put on (e.g. a blanket), to put on (glasses, etc.), to spend (time, money)” depending on context. It is written as かける in hiragana, and kakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

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.

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.

１０円で電話がかけられますか。

Can I make a phone call for ten yen?