掛かかり

1. 1starting (e.g. of an engine) ; engaging (e.g. of a lock) Translated by Jiyomi
2. 2expenses ; costs
3. 3attack (esp. a corner approach)
4. 4barb (of a fish hook)
5. 5charge ; duty ; person in charge ; official ; clerk

Other writings and readings

JMdict entry 1207570 · frequency rank 35. Source and licence.