身構える | Japanese meaning

身構える【みがまえる】

Frequency rank: 4,071. – 4,075.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

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

Forms

身構える【みがまえる】Frequency rank: 4,071. – 4,075.
みがまえる

Generated definitions (experimental)

to put oneself on guard

This meaning indicates a state of readiness, often in situations where one needs to be cautious or prepared for something that might happen.

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He put himself on guard, thinking he might be attacked by the enemy.

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Feeling anxious, she stood ready.

to stand ready

This meaning refers to being prepared for immediate action, often in a tense or combative situation.

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The athletes stood ready, waiting for the signal to start the match.

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The police officer stood ready in anticipation of the suspect's appearance.

to square off

This usage implies positioning oneself to confront or challenge someone, often in a competitive or confrontational context.

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The two boxers squared off in the center of the ring.

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They squared off against each other before starting the debate.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to put oneself on guardto prepare to stand guardto stand ready against the enemyto brace oneself for the situationto square off for a fightto be on guard with a sense of vigilanceto get ready to square off before the matchto brace oneself mentallydefensive stanceto put oneself on guard upon sensing danger

Example sentences

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The cat crouched down ready to jump.

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