構
Kanji · N2
構 / posture
Kanji for posture, stance, or appearance.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かま.える、かま.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
構 carries the meaning posture, stance, or appearance.
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Common compounds with 構
お構いなくおかまいなくplease don't fuss over me / don't go to any trouble / don't bother
結構ですけっこうです
構えかまえstructure / construction / appearance
構えるかまえるto set up / to build / to establish
構うかまうto mind / to care about / to be concerned about
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