賭ける
かける
kakeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
賭ける (かける (kakeru)) means "to wager". It is read かける (kakeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to wager
Also : to bet · to gamble
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Example Sentences
彼はその投資に自分の全財産を賭けた。
かれはそのとうしにじぶんのぜんざいさんをかけた
He wagered his entire fortune on that investment.
命がけで、彼は自分の名誉に賭けている。
いのちがけで、かれはじぶんのめいよにかけている
He's risking his life betting on his honor.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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