盾
Kanji · N1
盾 / shield
Kanji for shield, escutcheon, or pretext.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たて | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
盾 carries the meaning shield, escutcheon, or pretext.
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Common compounds with 盾
後ろ盾うしろだてbacking / support / backer
矛盾むじゅんcontradiction / inconsistency
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