Learn Japanese verbs : Kakeru

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , , ,


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.

  1. seleniabutterfield
    September 2nd, 2010 at 14:56
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    GREAAT! <3

  2. 66poisongirl66
    September 2nd, 2010 at 14:17
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    sugoi!

  3. ConsciousDistortion
    September 2nd, 2010 at 14:03
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    So it’s basic function is “utilization of”

  4. Atsuke
    September 2nd, 2010 at 13:40
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    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.

  5. GameShowGuy
    September 2nd, 2010 at 12:44
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    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.

  6. geniusxkiller
    September 2nd, 2010 at 11:50
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    bishoujo no nihongo ga suki

  7. littlefreeze
    September 2nd, 2010 at 11:43
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    にほんごをまなびましょう。

    日本語を学びましょう。

  8. ryuzakilawlight
    September 2nd, 2010 at 11:15
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    so kakeru means”?

  9. ryuzakilawlight
    September 2nd, 2010 at 10:43
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    ARRIGATTO!!!!

  10. Vijoleta
    September 2nd, 2010 at 10:12

    to do something.

  11. xXxlllManHacklllxXx
    September 2nd, 2010 at 09:48

    what’s the difference between kakeru and suru?

  12. muhammad2009egypt
    September 2nd, 2010 at 09:44

    thanks for the vid.

  13. Sparisi1122
    September 2nd, 2010 at 08:55

    Spell it in Japanese?

    If you’re trying to spell English words with one of the Japanese alphabets it’s going to work.

  14. GameShowGuy
    September 2nd, 2010 at 08:54

    littlefreeze: Thank you for understanding my question and for answering it so well.

  15. Guardian016
    September 2nd, 2010 at 08:50

    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.

  16. xXxlllManHacklllxXx
    September 2nd, 2010 at 08:19

    Thx for the message :)

  17. lalabzeggy
    September 2nd, 2010 at 07:34

    ども!

  18. GameShowGuy
    September 2nd, 2010 at 07:29

    Atsuke, I found this very helpful. Thank you.

  19. Atsuke
    September 2nd, 2010 at 07:06

    No problem! :)

  20. HaruhiNoGakusei
    September 2nd, 2010 at 06:36

    :)  ええ! また 板谷先生のビデオです! 板谷
    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!

  21. chibiit
    September 2nd, 2010 at 05:40

    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!

  22. crazyninjaful
    September 2nd, 2010 at 05:30

    ザーメンをかける

  23. crazyninjaful
    September 2nd, 2010 at 04:57

    全然通じね~w

  24. freakloulou
    September 2nd, 2010 at 04:19

    @Guardian016 what’s the difference between suru and chimasu ? chta and chimachta ????

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