構い

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Japanese

Kanji in this term
構
かま
Grade: 5
kun'yomi

Etymology

From 連(れん)用(よう)形(けい) (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 構(かま)う (kamau, “to be concerned; to interfere, hinder”).

Pronunciation

Noun

構(かま)い • (kamai) ←かまひ (kamafi)?

  1. (usually prefixed with お (o-)) care, concern, attention
    Synonyms: お構い (okamai), 世話 (sewa)
  2. 構: (historical, law enforcement) Synonym of お構い (okamai)
  3. 構: hindrance, obstacle, impediment
    Synonyms: 差し支え (sashitsukae), 支障 (shishō)

Usage notes

  • This term is usually written in kanji in formal or technical contexts (e.g., in a newspaper or in official documentation). In informal contexts, however, it is generally written in hiragana, as (お)かまい.

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