掛ける

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 掛ける, read かける, is a broad verb; here it means placing something over another object by hanging or covering.
• Basic usage: It describes draping a wet coat over a chair or putting a blanket over a sleeping child.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Hanging something and covering someone
  • It can mean hanging a wet coat over a chair or placing a blanket over a sleeping child. The position and object determine the sense.