掛: the kanji for hang; cost
掛 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means hang; cost. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
掛 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
掛 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
かける (kakeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 掛けるかける · kakeru | to hang; to spend (time/money) |
かかる (kakaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 掛かるかかる · kakaru | to hang; to take (time) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 壁に絵を掛けました。Kabe ni e o kakemashita.I hung a picture on the wall.
- 電話を掛けてください。Denwa o kakete kudasai.Please make a phone call.
- 完成までに三年掛かった。Kansei made ni sannen kakatta.It took three years to complete.
- 椅子に上着が掛かっている。Isu ni uwagi ga kakatte iru.A jacket is hanging on the chair.
- 時間もお金も掛かる計画だ。Jikan mo okane mo kakaru keikaku da.It's a plan that takes both time and money.
Questions about 掛
How many strokes does 掛 have?
掛 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 掛?
掛 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are kakeru (かける), kakaru (かかる), kakari (かかり).
What JLPT level is 掛?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 掛
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.