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斜に構える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 斜に構える

しゃにかまえる
はすにかまえる
ななめにかまえる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #39907
1

to couch (a sword)

2

to look at cynically or ironically

3

Archaic

to stand ready (to do); to adopt a formal attitude

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1504
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

diagonal
slanting
oblique

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なな.め
はす
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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