大上段に構える

だいじょうだんにかまえる

Meanings

1. Expression, Ichidan verb to hold a sword above one's head See also: 大上段 (だいじょうだん).
2. to be haughty; to be arrogant See also: 大上段 (だいじょうだん).

Kanji

• 大 big. Read as ダイ.
• 上 up. Read as ジョウ.
• 段 step. Read as ダン.
• 構 structure. Read as かまえる.

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