彼は銃を構えて標的を狙った。
He aimed at the target, holding a gun.
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He opened a new shop in the city.
兵士は盾を構えて、敵の攻撃を必死に防いだ。
The soldier held his shield and desperately fended off the enemy's attack.
彼は新しい事務所を東京に構えた。
He set up a new office in Tokyo.
彼は街の一角に店を構えた
He set up a shop in a corner of the city.
彼は長年の修行を経て、ようやく自分の店を構えて独立した。
After years of training, he finally opened his own shop and became independent.
ドンと構えていれば、何も怖くない。
If you stay bold and composed, there's nothing to fear.
そのチェーン店は、全国に多くの店舗を構えている。
That chain store has many shops across the country.
彼は郊外に広大な邸宅を構えている。
He has a vast mansion in the suburbs.
彼らは結婚後、静かな住宅街に新居を構えた。
After getting married, they set up their new home in a quiet residential area.
Usage Notes
Used for building a house, setting up a shop, or taking a physical posture/stance.
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