JMdict: 1279700

構える 【かまえる】

1. [v1,vt] to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to establish; to run; to maintain
2. [v1,vt] 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)
3. [v1,vt] to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to stand ready; to be poised for
4. [v1,vi] to put on an air; to assume an attitude
5. [v1,vi] to stiffen; to tense up; to become formal
6. [v1,vt] to fabricate in order to deceive; to make up; to feign
7. [v1,vt] to plan; to scheme

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