Learn Japanese verbs : Kakeru
This video introduces a very versatile Japanese verb. You’ll be surprised the multiple uses of the verb ‘kakeru’ . This video was created by Itaya sensei and the JOI team at www.japonin.com Look out for an introduction to the teacher at the end! Music is by Kevin Macleod.

GREAAT! <3
sugoi!
So it’s basic function is “utilization of”
more specifically, ‘holding onto’ something in
such a way that you’re using it. Kakerr is defined in the dictionary as ‘to hang (onto)’
doraiya wo kakeru — Blowdrying (it makes sense since you need to ‘hang’ on the dryer with your hand to operate it)
ongaku wo kakeru – playing music. It makes sense since Japanese is old language and back then people had to ‘hang onto’, or hold, an instrument in order to play a song/music.
Makes sense? Hopefully I was some help.
Can someone spell out the “Let’s learn Japanese” ひらがなでかろうまじで? I can’t figure it out.
bishoujo no nihongo ga suki
にほんごをまなびましょう。
日本語を学びましょう。
so kakeru means”?
ARRIGATTO!!!!
to do something.
what’s the difference between kakeru and suru?
thanks for the vid.
Spell it in Japanese?
If you’re trying to spell English words with one of the Japanese alphabets it’s going to work.
littlefreeze: Thank you for understanding my question and for answering it so well.
I’m a native speaker.
It’s a very interesting and difficult question.
I think it more focuses on the object when you use kakeru. So if you say, watashi wa denwa wo kakeru, the focal point is denwa even though the subject is watashi.
On the contrary, suru simply means do.
The usage of kakeru is limited and the word is not always convertible with suru. Probably you just have to memorise what you can use kakeru for.
I hope that helps.
Thx for the message
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Atsuke, I found this very helpful. Thank you.
No problem!
先生は、 ほんとに JOI スーパースターですね!
私は とても うれしい、板谷先生の学生ですから。
先生、御機嫌よう! ビデオ ありがとうございます。
またあいましょう!
HaruhiNoGakuseiさんは、ひとをほめる(to praise)ことがじょうずですね。
ありがとうございます。
日本語の勉強、いっしょにがんばりましょう!
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全然通じね~w
@Guardian016 what’s the difference between suru and chimasu ? chta and chimachta ????