Vocab Info
N2 る-verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
構えるto set up (e.g. a building), to prepare in advance (e.g. a meal), to prepare to use something (e.g. a camera), to plan, to scheme, to fabricate in order to deceive, to stiffen, to become formal
Dictionary Definition
Common
る-verb, Transitive verb
1.
to set up (a house, store, etc.), to build, to establish, to run, to maintain
る-verb, Transitive verb
2.
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)
る-verb, Transitive verb
3.
to adopt a posture, to assume a stance, to stand ready, to be poised for
る-verb, Intransitive verb
4.
to put on an air, to assume an attitude
る-verb, Intransitive verb
5.
to stiffen, to tense up, to become formal
る-verb, Transitive verb
6.
to fabricate in order to deceive, to make up, to feign
る-verb, Transitive verb
7.
to plan, to scheme
All Forms
構える 【かまえる】
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実家の近くに新居を構える事にしました。
I decided to set up my new home near my parents' house.
動画投稿者たちは常にカメラを構えています。
The video posters are always prepared with their cameras.
家主がゲストに:「構えないで気楽に過ごしてください。」
Landlord to the guest: 'Please feel free to relax and enjoy your stay without caring' (without stiffening)
ストライキを構えていたら逆に待遇がもっと悪くなってしまいました。
When I was preparing for a strike, my treatment actually got even worse.
もうこの野球の試合に勝てる見込みはありませんが、一旦気持ちを切り替えてバットを構えました。
Although there is no longer any hope of winning this baseball game, I switched my mindset and stood ready with the bat.
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