Quick answer
掛 is the kanji for "Hang". The most common reading is か.ける (kakeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Hang
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 掛 represents 'HANG'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of hang.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with hang. Kun-reading: か.ける.
Example Sentences
カレンダーを壁に掛けました。
かれんだーをかべにかけました。
I hung the calendar on the wall.
声を掛けてもらいました。
こえをかけてもらいました。
Someone spoke to me.
Vocabulary using 掛
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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