Kanji for "Shield"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shield". The most popular choice is shown first.

盾

Top pick

shield, escutcheon, pretext

Reading: jun

9 strokes

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Related kanji for "shield"

匿

shield

toku · peaceful

10 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for shield?

The most common kanji for "shield" is 盾, read as jun. It means shield, escutcheon, pretext. Related kanji: 匿 (shield).

How many strokes does 盾 have?

盾 has 9 strokes.