English–Japanese
“shield” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitate
Example
彼は大きな盾を手に持っています。kare wa ō ki na tate o te ni mo tte i ma su
He is holding a large shield.
How to say “shield” in Japanese
“Shield” in Japanese is 盾 (tate).
Describes a protective object held in front of the body to block attacks or danger.
Example sentences with 盾
展示室には木で作った盾が飾られています。ten ji shitsu ni wa ki de tsuku tta tate ga kaza ra re te i ma su
A wooden shield is on display in the exhibition room.
Tips for using 盾
- The figurative phrase 盾になる (tate ni naru) extends the idea of a shield to a person who stands between someone and harm.