隣の席の人に声をかけた。
I spoke to the person in the next seat.
Japanese
かける
かける
Meaning: to hang, to put on, to call, to spend (time/money)
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Example sentences
I plan to call my friend.
眼鏡をかけると、遠くの景色がはっきり見える。
When I put on glasses, the distant scenery looks clear.
近所に迷惑をかけてはいけません。
You must not cause trouble to the neighbors.
とんでもない時間に電話をかけてすみません。
Sorry for calling at such an unthinkable hour.
こちらの不手際でご迷惑をおかけし、誠に申し訳ありません。
I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused by our mistake.
彼は小説の中で、長い歳月をかけて新しい世界をつくった。
He spent many years creating a new world within his novel.
彼は生涯をかけて自然保護に取り組んだ。
He spent his whole life working on nature conservation.
彼は数年かけて、ついに高度な技術をものにした。
He spent several years and finally mastered advanced technology.
「よー、元気か？」と声をかけられた
Someone called out to me, 'Yo, how are you?'
Usage Notes
かける has many meanings: hang something, put on (glasses/clothes), make a phone call, spend time/money, multiply. The meaning depends on context and what particles are used.
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