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家構え (いえがまえ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

家いえ構がまえ

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Meanings

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noun

appearance of a house; style of a house

Refers to the outward look, architectural style, or impression given by a house.

この辺あたりは家いえ構がまえがみな似にている。
The houses around here all look similar in style.
立りっ派ぱな家いえ構がまえの屋や敷しきが並ならんでいる。
There are rows of mansions with impressive appearances.

Kanji

家house, home, family
構posture, stance, appearance

Similar words

外がい観かん
外観 is a more general term for outward appearance of any object, while 家構え is specific to houses.
構かまえ
構え means posture or stance, but when combined with 家 it specifically refers to the house's appearance.

Etymology

Compound of 家 (house) and 構え (structure, appearance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.