2 Japanese words read kakaru

kakaru (かかる) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: かかる · 罹る.

かかる

かかる

To take (time, money), to cost

N5verb·kakaru

How to remember it

Picture cost 'hanging' onto you — かかる literally means 'to hang/be suspended'.

Example sentences

  • 駅まで十分かかります。

    えきまでじゅっぷんかかります。

    It takes ten minutes to the station.

  • この時計は高いお金がかかりました。

    このとけいはたかいおかねがかかりました。

    This watch cost a lot of money.

Usage

Intransitive; the cost (time/money) takes が, not を.

Related words

時間お金かける

罹る

かかる

To suffer from, to fall ill with

N3verb·kakaru

How to remember it

病気に罹る — illness 'hangs onto' you, like かかる (to be suspended).

Example sentences

  • 彼は重い病気に罹った。

    かれはおもいびょうきにかかった。

    He suffered from a serious illness.

  • 風邪に罹らないように気をつけて。

    かぜにかからないようにきをつけて。

    Be careful not to catch a cold.

Usage

Formal/written register; takes に for the illness contracted.

Related words

病気感染する治る風邪

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