What does 盾 mean?
盾 is a Japanese noun meaning “shield” in English. It can also be translated as “pretext” depending on context. It is written as 盾 in kanji, たて in hiragana, and tate in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
兵士たちは盾で矢を防いだ。
The soldiers blocked the arrows with their shields.
彼は規則を盾にして、私の頼みを断った。
He hid behind the rules and turned down my request.