~掛け
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a rack or hanger for that item. For example, 『コート掛け』 (kōto kake, 'coat rack') means a rack specifically for coats.
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User is shopping for home organization items with a friend, Sakura, at a department store.

~掛け

~かけ

rack, hanger (suffix for hanging items)

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a coat rack shaped like a 'hanger' that you 'hang' things on. The sound 『かけ』 (kake) reminds you of 'hanger' — think 'hanger rack' for ~掛け (kake, 'rack, hanger').

Cultural Note

In Japanese homes, 『掛け』 (kake) is often used in words like 『コート掛け』 (kōto kake, 'coat rack') or 『傘掛け』 (kasa kake, 'umbrella stand'), reflecting the practical storage solutions common in entryways.

Forms

Base: ~掛けSuffix attached to nouns to indicate a rack or hanger for that item. For example, 『コート掛け』 (kōto kake, 'coat rack') means a rack specifically for coats.