かまえる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to set up (a house, store, etc.), to build, to establish, to run, to maintain
2.
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.
to adopt a posture, to assume a stance, to stand ready, to be poised for
Verb, Intransitive
4.
to put on an air, to assume an attitude
5.
to stiffen, to tense up, to become formal
Verb, Transitive
6.
to fabricate in order to deceive, to make up, to feign
7.
to plan, to scheme
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敵を前にして、彼は身構えるように剣を構えた。
Facing the enemy, he held his sword ready as if bracing himself.
彼はいつも冷静を装って構えている。
He always puts on a calm front and maintains his composure.
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