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盾
shield · protection
N1On: じゅんKun: たて
Memory Aid
The top part of 盾 is 矛 (spear). Imagine a **SHIELD** (盾) with a **SPEAR** (矛) broken off and stuck in its top, while the bottom part (目 + 寸) represents an **EYE** peeking out from behind it, trying to stay protected.
'Tate' — A **SHIELD** helps you **TAKE** hits and defend yourself.
Vocabulary
盾たてshield
矛盾むじゅんcontradiction, inconsistency
盾突くたてつくto defy, to rebel against
弁盾べんじゅんjustification, defense (argument)
Example Sentences
騎士は大きな盾を持っていた。
The knight held a large shield.
彼の話にはいくつかの矛盾がある。
There are several contradictions in his story.
部下は上司に盾突いた。
The subordinate defied their boss.
そのゲームでは、盾は攻撃を防ぐのに重要です。
In that game, shields are important for blocking attacks.