盾
shield · escutcheon · pretext
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of handheld shield. Shield.
Symbolism
Shield, defense, protection. Represents protector.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 盾
Four-Character Compounds
自己矛盾
じこむじゅん
self-contradiction; paradox; antinomy
矛盾撞着
むじゅんどうちゃく
self-contradiction
前後矛盾
ぜんごむじゅん
self-contradiction; self-inconsistency
撞着矛盾
どうちゃくむじゅん
self-contradiction
Anime & Manga
盾の勇者の成り上がり
The Rising of the Shield Hero
A well-known work with 盾 in its Japanese title.
空の境界 矛盾螺旋
the Garden of sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm
A well-known work with 盾 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“shield”
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?
盾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shield, escutcheon, pretext. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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