〜かける

N3

start but not finish

Structure

Verb stem + かける

Explanation

「〜かける」 means "start but not finish". Structure: Verb stem + かける. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

shuuri o kakikaketa mama, dekakemashita.

I went out leaving the repair half-written.

shiryou o kakikaketa mama, dekakemashita.

I went out leaving the materials half-written.

kikai o kakikaketa mama, dekakemashita.

I went out leaving the machine half-written.

zairyou o kakikaketa mama, dekakemashita.

I went out leaving the ingredients half-written.

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