身構える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身構える
1
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
Examples
その猫は飛びかかろうとして低く身構えた。
The cat crouched down ready to jump.
Kanji in this Word
身
7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
somebody
person
one's station in life
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
構
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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