Meaning of 掛かる in Japanese
Definition of 掛かる
- (v5r, vi) to take (a resource, e.g. time or money)
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(v5r) to hang
壁に地図がかかっています。
There is a map on the wall. - to come into view; to arrive
- to come under (a contract, a tax)
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to start (engines, motors)
どうしたらエンジンがかかりますか。
How can I start the engine? -
to attend; to deal with; to handle
歯が痛むなら、歯医者さんにかかるべきです。
If your tooth hurts, you should see a dentist. -
(v5r, aux-v) to have started to; to be on the verge of
それはほとんど終わりかかっています。
It's almost over. - to overlap (e.g. information in a manual); to cover
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to (come) at
彼がよると馬が彼を蹴りかかった。
The horse kicked at him when he approached it. - to be fastened
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to be covered (e.g. with dust, a table-cloth, etc.)
この機械にほこりがかからないようにしておかなければなりません。
You must keep this machine free from dust. -
to be caught in
ジョージは詐欺にかかってその土地を買わされた。
George was tricked into buying the land. -
to get a call
間違えてかかっています。
You have the wrong number. -
to depend on
我々の成功は彼が手伝ってくれるかどうかにかかっている。
Our success depends on whether he helps us or not.
Words related to 掛かる
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(v5r, vi) to be caught in; to be stuck in
たこが木にひっかかった。
The kite got caught in the tree. - to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to be delayed; to take time
- to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to be involved with
- to fall for (a trick); to be deceived; to be cheated
- to be on one's mind; to worry one; to be bothered by; to feel uneasy
- to be obstructed; to be hindered
- to splash
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(v5r) to come near to; to approach
交渉はとても微妙な段階にさしかかっている。
The negotiations are at a very delicate stage.
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(v5r) to be about to board; to be riding on; to get on top of; to lean over; to set about; to collide with
乗りかかった船ということでやっていく所存です。
I've come this far, so I'll keep going.
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(v5r) to grab at
その男は私につかみかかった。
The man made to grab at me.
