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expression, Godan verb
- to use as a pretext, to use as an excuse, to use as grounds (for), to use to one's advantage.
- to use as a shield, to shelter behind, to hide behind.
Variations
Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | |||||||||
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盾に取る | たてにとる |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
shield, escutcheon, pretext
たて ジュン (7th, N1)