JMdict: 2011600

身構える 【みがまえる】

  1. [v1,vi] to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
身 Somebody, Person, One's Station In Life シン み 3
構 Posture, Build, Pretend コウ かま.える, かま.う 5