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On'yomi
ジュン
JUN
Kun'yomi
たて
tate

shield · escutcheon · pretext

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1476
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of handheld shield. Shield.

Symbolism

Shield, defense, protection. Represents protector.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

自己矛盾

じこむじゅん

self-contradiction; paradox; antinomy; self-contradiction

矛盾撞着

むじゅんどうちゃく

self-contradiction; self-contradiction

前後矛盾

ぜんごむじゅん

self-contradiction; self-inconsistency; self-contradiction

撞着矛盾

どうちゃくむじゅん

self-contradiction; self-contradiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 盾 mean in Japanese?

盾 means shield, escutcheon, pretext.

How do you read 盾?

On'yomi: ジュン (JUN). Kun'yomi: たて (tate).

How many strokes does 盾 have?

盾 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).

Is 盾 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 盾 (shield, escutcheon, pretext) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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