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VocabJLPT N5

to hang

Godan VerbIntransitive VerbAuxiliary Verb

Definitions

1. to take (a resource, e.g. time or money)
2. to hang
3. to come into view

This verb has many meanings depending on context, including to take time, to cost money, to hang something, or for something to be suspended. You will need to pay close attention to the surrounding words to understand which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend said "getting ready takes time."

Sentence 2

Huh, it's still not done? This is taking a while.

Sentence 3

I thought it'd be quick, but it ended up taking forever.

Sentence 4

Even if I go to bed early, getting ready in the morning still takes time.

Sentence 5

This road is long — it takes a while to walk.