〜かける / 〜かけの
Formation
N3TendencyNeutral
Variations
掛ける
掛けの
Meaning
Expresses that an action has started but is not yet finished, or is about to happen.
Note
Indicates that the action is ongoing and yet to be completed (e.g., 'drinking half-way'). It can also describe a state where someone is just about to start an action but hasn't fully committed yet. The noun form '〜かけの' is used to modify subsequent nouns.
Examples
彼は何かを言いかけてやめた。
He started to say something but stopped.
彼女は泣きかけて、また笑った。
She started to cry but then laughed again.
雨が降りかけて、また止んだ。
It started to rain but then stopped.
テーブルの上に飲みかけのコーヒーがある。
There is a half-drunk cup of coffee on the table.
読みかけの本を机に置いた。
I placed my half-read book on the desk.
やりかけの宿題を終わらせないと。
I have to finish my half-done homework.