身構える

Reading

Kana: みがまえる
Romaji: migamaeru
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Definition

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to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

Kanji

Readings: シン、 み
Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life
Readings: コウ、 かま.える、 かま.う
Meanings: posture, build, pretend

Example Sentence

その(ねこ)()びかかろうとして(ひく)身構(みがま)えた。
➥The cat crouched down ready to jump.
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