Word details
構える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 構える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Transitive verb
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to establish; to run; to maintain
Examples
彼はジャマイカに住居を構えた。
He took up residence in Jamaica.
2
Transitive verb
to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to prepare in advance (e.g. a meal)
3
Transitive verb
to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to stand ready; to be poised for
4
Intransitive verb
to put on an air; to assume an attitude
5
Intransitive verb
to stiffen; to tense up; to become formal
6
Transitive verb
to fabricate in order to deceive; to make up; to feign
7
Transitive verb
to plan; to scheme
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
構
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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