► 動詞
構える [(3)かまえる] meaning: prepare rank: 2
☆ 彼は刀を上段に構えた ⇨ He held the sword over his head (to be ready for a fight)
☆ 気楽な面接だからそんなに構えなくてもいいよ ⇨ It’s just a casual interview, so you don’t have to be so ready and tense
☆ そんなに呑気に構えていると痛い目に遭うよ ⇨ If you’re acting laid-back like that, unprepared like that, it will cost you (☛ Take a certain attitude to be ready for an action)
☆ カメラを構えていなかったので写真を取り損ねた ⇨ I didn’t have my camera in the position and missed to take pictures (☛ Take a certain pose and stance to be ready for an action)
構える [(3)かまえる] meaning: set up rank: 3
☆ 彼は都心の高層ビルに事務所を構えている ⇨ He has an office in a high-rise in the city center (☛ Set up a house, office, store)
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