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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かれはあたらしいみせをかまえるじゅんびをしている。
彼は新しい店を構える準備をしている。
He is preparing to set up a new shop.
とかいにいえをかまえるのはたいへんだ。
都会に家を構えるのは大変だ。
It's tough to set up a house in the city.
てきをまえにして、かれはみがまえるようにけんをかまえた。
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.
かれはいつもれいせいをよそおってかまえている。
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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