Japanese

ける

かける
Meaning: to risk; to stake; to bet
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 懸ける 懸けない
Polite 懸けます 懸けません
Past 懸けた 懸けなかった
Polite + Past 懸けました 懸けませんでした
Te-form 懸けて 懸けなくて
Potential 懸けられる 懸けられない
Passive 懸けられる 懸けられない
Causative 懸けさせる 懸けさせない
Imperative 懸けろ 懸けるな

Handwriting

懸
け
る

Example sentences

He fought risking his life.
古代ローマの闘技場では、多くの剣闘士が命を懸けて戦った。
In the arenas of ancient Rome, many gladiators fought with their lives on the line.
その老臣は、生涯をかけて君主に忠義を尽くした。
The old retainer devoted his life to faithfully serving his lord.

Usage Notes

Used when putting something important (like life, money, or honor) at risk to achieve a goal.

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