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盾
On'yomi
ジュン
JUN
Kun'yomi
たて
tate
shield · escutcheon · pretext
Details
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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