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shield

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
たて
On'yomi
ジュン
Radical
· eye (eye, look)

盾 means "shield". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read たて in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ジュン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 盾 mean?
盾 means "shield". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 盾 have?
盾 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 盾 read?
It is read たて in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ジュン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 盾?
盾 is a JLPT N1 kanji.