Word details

斜に構える

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

Dictionary

Entry

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ExpressionIchidan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

diagonal, slanting, oblique

11 strokesFrequency 1,504JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シャ

Kun

なな.めはす

posture, stance, appearance, build, set up

14 strokesFrequency 316JLPT N2Grade 5

On

コウ

Kun

かま.えるかま.う

Nanori

とち

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