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構え

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 構え

Noun
Freq #5608
1

structure; construction; appearance

2

posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; stance

3

readiness; determination; preparedness

4

E.g. 門

kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)

Kanji in this Word

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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