構える

Meanings

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

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