This verb かかる represents a transitivity conjugation pair: to be locked / hang [Intransitive] (JLPT N5). かかる (kakaru) is intransitive (自動詞) and describes a state of being locked or hung.
Context Example
部屋に鍵が[かかる]。
Heya ni kagi ga kakaru.
The room is locked. (Intransitive)
What is the transitive/intransitive verb for "to be locked / hang [Intransitive]"?
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