構える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 構える
Transitive verb
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to establish; to run; to maintain
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)
Transitive verb
to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to stand ready; to be poised for
Intransitive verb
to put on an air; to assume an attitude
Intransitive verb
to stiffen; to tense up; to become formal
Transitive verb
to fabricate in order to deceive; to make up; to feign
Transitive verb
to plan; to scheme
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