もたせかける

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Meanings

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ichidan verb, transitive verb

lean something against; prop something against

usually written using kana alone

Transitive verb: you place an object so that it rests against another surface for support. Often used with 壁 (wall) or 椅子 (chair).

彼かれは壁かべにもたせ掛かけて自じ転てん車しゃを置おいた。
He left his bicycle leaning against the wall.

疲つか

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ソファ

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体からだ

を

もたせ

掛か

け

た

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I was tired, so I leaned my body against the sofa.

Written forms

もたせ掛かける
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; the verb is usually written in kana, but this form is acceptable.
もたせかけるUsage93%
Kana-only spelling is the most common and recommended form.
凭もたせかけるUsage6%
Mixed kanji-kana spelling with 凭; rare and less readable.
凭もたせ掛かけるUsage1%
Full kanji spelling using 凭, which is uncommon and may not be recognized by all readers.

Kanji

掛hang, suspend, depend
凭lean on, recline on, lie heavy

Similar words

もたれる
Intransitive verb meaning 'to lean on' (oneself leaning). もたせ掛ける is transitive: you lean an object against something.
立たて掛かける
Means 'to stand something against' (usually vertically). もたせ掛ける implies resting at an angle, not necessarily standing.

Etymology

Compound of もたせる (causative of もつ 'to hold') + 掛ける 'to hang/place against'. The causative sense has weakened, and the whole verb now means 'to lean something against'.