Jisho

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しゃかま
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to couch (a sword)
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
2. to look at cynically or ironically
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
3. to stand ready (to do); to adopt a formal attitudeArchaic
Other forms
斜に構える 【はすにかまえる】斜に構える 【ななめにかまえる】
Notes
ななめにかまえる: Irregular kana usage.

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