をかけ

… on; apply …

→ を

phrase Rare #43,206

… on; apply … Part of をかける; its meaning depends on the object. It can mean applying brakes, putting on handcuffs, making a phone call, or locking something. The form をかけ often connects to what happens next.

JA: ブレーキをかけて、車を止めた。

EN: I applied the brakes and stopped the car.

手錠をかけ

Put him in handcuffs.

— ワン・バトル・アフター・アナザー (2025)

長居はできなくて錠をかけ

I couldn't stay long, so I locked it.

— どん底作家の人生に幸あれ! (2019)

私は友人に電話をかけ彼の成功を祝った。

I called my friend to congratulate him on his success.

彼女はブレーキをかけ、そして車は、止まった。

She applied the brakes, and the car stopped.