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JLPT N3 Grammar

かけだ

N3Inference / Appearance

N3 · Inference / Appearance · masu-stem verb + かけだ

Meaning

half-done; in the middle of

Structure

masu-stem verb + かけだ

Explanation

かけだ means an action has started but is not finished; it is in progress halfway.

Usage

It is common in forms like 食べかけ and 読みかけ.

Example

テーブルの上に読みかけの本があります。

There is a half-read book on the table.

Common Mistake

It does not necessarily mean it will finish soon; it has started but is unfinished.

Memory Tip

Memorize “masu-stem verb + かけだ” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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