Vocabulary
What does 構える (かまえる, kamaeru) mean?
構える (かまえる, kamaeru) means to set up, to build; to take a stance, to brace oneself.
| Reading | かまえる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kamaeru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
構えるかまえる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkamaeru
to set up, to build; to take a stance, to brace oneself
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to establish
- 2ichidan verb · transitive 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)
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to stand ready
- 4ichidan verb · intransitive to put on an air; to assume an attitude
- 5ichidan verb · intransitive to stiffen; to tense up; to become formal
Example sentences
彼は駅前に店を構えた。
He set up a shop in front of the station.
剣道の選手が構えて対峙した。
The kendo athletes took their stance and faced off.