だいじょうだんかま
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to hold a sword above one's head
2. to be haughty; to be arrogant
Kanji used
large
above
step
be concerned about
Composed of
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air