盾たて Common Noun family or surname English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) shield;buckler;escutcheon 盾の両面を見よ。 Look on both sides of the shield. 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) pretext;excuse;grounds (for);justification See also: 盾に取る (たてにとる) English jmnedict 1 Tate Other forms 楯 【たて】