え【かまえ】

Frequency rank: 4,185. – 4,187.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. structure; construction; appearance
  2. posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; stance
  3. readiness; determination; preparedness
  4. kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)e.g. 門
Forms
  • え【かまえ】Frequency rank: 4,185. – 4,187.
  • 【かまえ】Frequency rank: 40,465. – 41,055.
  • かまえFrequency rank: 35,666. – 36,081.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. structure; construction; appearance
    2. This meaning refers to the physical form or arrangement of something, often used in contexts like architecture or design.
    The structure of this building is very beautiful.
    The appearance of his clothes is unique.
  2. posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; stance
    3. This usage pertains to the way one holds their body, particularly in a martial arts context, where specific postures are essential for technique and balance.
    In martial arts practice, the correct posture is important.
    He stood with a confident stance.
  3. readiness; determination; preparedness
    4. This meaning conveys a sense of being prepared or ready for action, often used in contexts related to mindset or attitude.
    She has the determination for success.
    The team is prepared for the game.
  4. kanji enclosure type radical (must enclose at least two sides of the kanji)
    5. In this usage, it refers to a specific type of radical in kanji that creates an enclosed form.
    The enclosure radical of this kanji is interesting.
    Some kanji have unique enclosure forms.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to assume a stanceto be readyto break stancemental preparednessto set a stancefighting stanceto prepare one's posturedefensive postureto build a structuremartial arts stanceto show a stance
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. ．.．.．.
  2. ．.
  3. ．.．.
  4. きごう（きごう）、．.
  5. ．.
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