adj. 1. having a specified direction; often used in combination; as, goal-directed. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. marked with a destination; -- of mail or parcels; as, I throw away all mail directed to `resident'. Opposite of unaddressed. Syn. -- addressed. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
[かける, kakeru](v1, vt) (1) (See 壁にかける) to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (2) (See 腰を掛ける) to sit; (aux-v, v1) (3) to be partway (verb); to begin (but not complete); (4) (See 時間を掛ける) to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.); (5) (See 電話を掛ける) to make (a call); (6) to multiply; (7) (See 鍵を掛ける) to secure (e.g. lock); (8) (See 眼鏡を掛ける) to put on (glasses, etc.); (9) to cover; (10) (See 迷惑を掛ける) to burden someone; (11) (See 保険を掛ける) to apply (insurance); (12) to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.); (13) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (14) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (15) (also 繋ける) to bind; (16) (See 塩をかける) to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto; (17) (See 裁判に掛ける) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (18) to increase further; (19) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (20) to set atop; (21) to erect (a makeshift building); (22) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (aux-v) (23) (See 話し掛ける) (after -masu stem of verb) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone); (P)#18130[Add to Longdo]
[けんじょうごに, kenjougoni](n) (See 謙譲語I) humble language in which an action or object is not directed toward the listener (or a third party); humble language used as a courtesy[Add to Longdo]
[ついす, tsuisu](v5s, vi) (1) (See 対する) to face (each other); to be facing; (2) to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to be related to; (3) to receive (a client, etc.); (4) to compare with; to contrast with; to be in opposition with; to be opposed to; (5) to confront; to oppose; to compete with[Add to Longdo]
[たいする, taisuru](vs-s) (1) to face (each other); to be facing; (2) to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to be related to; (3) to receive (a client, etc.); (4) to compare with; to contrast with; to be in opposition with; to be opposed to; (5) to confront; to oppose; to compete with; (P)[Add to Longdo]
[ていちょうご, teichougo](n) (See 謙譲語II) courteous language (i.e. humble language in which an action or object is not directed toward the listener or a third party)[Add to Longdo]