Vocab Info
N2 Noun
構えstructure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
structure, construction, appearance
Noun
2.
posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance
Noun
3.
readiness, determination, preparedness
Noun
4.
kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)
e.g. 門
All Forms
構え 【かまえ】、構 【かまえ】
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ディズニーシーのお店の構えは洋風です。
The appearance of the shops at DisneySea is western-style. {structure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)}
この構えが大きな家は高い値で売られています。
This largely-structured house is being sold at a high price. {structure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)}
打者が独特な構えでバッターボックスに立っています。
The batter is standing in the batter's box with a unique stance. {structure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)}
はたしてこの寺院風の構えの門の先には本当に寺院があるのでしょうか。
I wonder if there really is a temple beyond this gate designed in the appearance of a temple. {structure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)}
若い頃に見栄を張って立派な構えの家を買ったので、未だに支払いが終わっていない。
I bought a grand-looking house to show off when I was young, so I'm still making payments on it. {structure, construction, appearance, posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance, readiness, determination, preparedness, kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)}
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