noun
structure; construction; layout
Refers to the physical structure or layout of a building, house, or similar object.
この家は木造の構えだ。
This house has a wooden structure.
店の構えが立派だ。
The storefront looks impressive.
noun
Used especially in martial arts, sports, or when someone assumes a ready position.
剣道の構えをとる。
Assume a kendo stance.
彼はいつでも戦える構えだ。
He is always in a stance ready to fight.
noun
readiness; preparedness; determination
Mental or attitudinal readiness; often used in phrases like 構えができている.
彼は試験に向けて構えができている。
He is mentally prepared for the exam.
心の構えが大事だ。
Mental readiness is important.
noun
kanji enclosure radical
Technical term for a kanji radical that encloses at least two sides, e.g., 門, 囗, 匚.
「門」は構えの部首の一つだ。
「門」 is one of the enclosure radicals.
Noun form of verb 構える (かまえる), meaning 'to set up' or 'to assume a stance'.