What does kanji 挂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 挂 is hang.

How is kanji 挂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 挂 are か.ける; the onyomi readings are カイ, ケ, ケイ.

Example words that use kanji 挂 include 挂冠, 挂甲.

Kanken 1

挂

Meaning

hang

Stroke Order

2 common entries

Showing 2 of 2 entries that include this kanji.

けいかん

resigning from a government post

けいこう

armor made from small iron plates bound by leather cords (from Kofun to Nara periods)

5 reference sentences

かべにしゃしんを挂けた。

I hung a photo on the wall.

ぼうしをそこに挂けてください。

Please hang the hat there.

ぬれたタオルがいりぐちに挂かっている。

A wet towel is hanging at the entrance.

えだにかばんを挂けたままでかけた。

He left with his bag still hanging from the branch.

ドアのてにうわぎを挂けないで。

Don't hang your jacket on the door handle.