構える

かまえる

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

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かま.える • かま.う

posture; stance; appearance; build; set up