NichiDict

身構える

みがまえる
[migamaeru]

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

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

Examples

相手の攻撃に身構えた

I braced myself against the opponent's attack.

彼は批判を予想して身構えている

He is bracing himself in anticipation of criticism.

突然の質問に思わず身構えてしまった。

I instinctively tensed up at the sudden question.