Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verbto defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'shield shape

NounScutum (constellation); the Shield

Nounshield

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' endingto use as a pretext; to use as an excuse; to use as grounds (for); to use to one's advantage · to use as a shield; to shelter behind; to hide behind

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verbto shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to) · to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up; to hold (a castle, etc.)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)look at both sides of the thing; look at both sides of the shield