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楯 (たて) — shield | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
楯

楯

楯たて

shield

Kanji Military13 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

Kun'yomi

たて

On'yomi

ジュン

shieldbucklerpretext

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 13

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

to defy

shield

カナダ楯状地

Canadian Shield

shield volcano

small shield

gun shield (esp. artillery)

the humble shield of our Sovereign Lord

thigh guards (worn underneath armor)

placoid scale

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