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十字架 じゅうじか

  1. cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)

十字架を背負う じゅうじかをせおう

  1. to carry a heavy burden; to have a cross to bear

十字架像 じゅうじかぞう

  1. crucifix

十字架状 じゅうじかじょう

  1. cruciform

掛ける かける N5

  1. to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to hoist (e.g. sail); to let hang; to raise (e.g. flag); to suspend (from)
  2. to cover; to lay; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to spread
  3. to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)
  4. to make (a call)
  5. to expend; to spend (time, money); to use
  6. to pour (liquid) onto; to splash; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to throw (e.g. water) onto
  7. to put on (a DVD, song, etc.); to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.); to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.); to use (a device, implement, etc.)
  8. to burden (someone); to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to impose
  9. to multiply (arithmetic operation)
  10. to secure (e.g. lock)
  11. to rest (something on something else); to sit; to support (something on something else); to take a seat
  12. to bind
  13. to bet; to gamble; to risk; to stake; to wager
  14. to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on
  15. to hold (a play, festival, etc.)
  16. to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)
  17. to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)
  18. to increase further
  19. to catch (in a trap, etc.)
  20. to set atop
  21. to erect (a makeshift building)
  22. to apply (insurance)
  23. to play on words; to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word
  24. to be about to ...; to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...
  25. to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone)
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