noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
half-smoked; partially smoked
Describes a cigarette or similar item that has been lit and partially consumed but not finished. Often used as a noun modifier with の.
There were several half-smoked cigarettes in the ashtray.
Standard spelling using かけ (incomplete action).
Alternate kanji for かけ; less common but acceptable.
Compound of 吸い (stem of 吸う 'to smoke') + かけ (from 掛ける, indicating an action left incomplete).