Shield in Japanese
"shield" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
盾
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shield". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
shield, escutcheon, pretext
Reading: jun
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of handheld shield. Shield.
What it carries
Shield, defense, protection. Represents protector.
Related kanji for "shield"
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.