かける

架 ける

  1. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to suspend between two points, to build (a bridge, etc.), to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
    sometimes written 掛ける
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ジェーンは背を木にもたれかけて待っていた。
      Jane was waiting with her back against the tree.