JMdict: 1853350

斜に構える 【しゃにかまえる】

  1. [exp,v1] to couch (a sword)
  2. [exp,v1] to look at cynically or ironically
  3. [exp,v1] to stand ready (to do); to adopt a formal attitude
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
斜 Diagonal, Slanting, Oblique シャ なな.め, はす
構 Posture, Build, Pretend コウ かま.える, かま.う