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かける

Ichidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

to (happen to) see, to notice, to catch sight of

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょえきかけたが、こえをかける勇気ゆうきがなかった。

I happened to see her at the station, but I didn't have the courage to call out to her.

最近さいきん、あの俳優はいゆう街中まちなかかけることがおおい。

Lately, I often catch sight of that actor around town.

かけないかおだとおもったら、あたらしい隣人りんじんだった。

I thought it was an unfamiliar face, and it turned out to be my new neighbor.

こまっている老人ろうじんかけたらまよわずたすけるべきだ。

If you happen to notice an elderly person in trouble, you should help them without hesitation.

おさなころわかれたあにを、おもいがけず空港くうこうのロビーでかけ言葉ことばうしなった。

I unexpectedly caught sight of my brother, from whom I had parted in childhood, in the airport lobby, and was left speechless.