盾に取る

たてにとる

Also written 盾にとる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse; to use as grounds (for); to use to one's advantage
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind; to hide behind

Kanji

• 盾 shield. Read as たて.
• 取 take. Read as とる.

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