盾たてにとる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. 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 used
shield
Composed of
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)