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Words — 1 found

たてと 盾に取る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse; to use as grounds (for); to use to one's advantage​
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind; to hide behind​
Other forms
盾にとる 【たてにとる】
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Kanji — 2 found

8.584202682563339
9 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
盾
shield, escutcheon, pretext
Kun: たて
On: ジュン
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0.532150776053215
8 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3.
取
take, fetch, take up
Kun: と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り
On: シュ
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