待ち構える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 待ち構える
1
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
Examples
私は最後のチャンスを待ち構えた。
I watched for the last chance.
Kanji in this Word
待
9 strokes
Frequency: 391
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
wait
depend on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.つ
-ま.ち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まち
まつ
構
14 strokes
Frequency: 316
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
posture
stance
appearance
build
set up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かま.える
かま.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とち
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