What does 掛ける mean?
掛ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to put on (e.g., glasses); to hang (e.g., on a wall)” 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 掛ける in kanji, かける in hiragana, and kakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
コートをハンガーに掛けておきなさい。
Put your coat on a hanger.
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.