1. shield
2. buckler
3. pretext
Kanji
1. shield
2. buckler
3. pretext
1. to defy; to disobey
1. Opposed; Resisted
1. Confronting; Resisting
1. Don't oppose.; Don't resist.
1. Let's challenge.; Let's oppose.
1. If/when opposing; If/when resisting
1. Not opposing; Not contradicting
1. Stand firm.; Defend.
1. If/when shielding…; If/when defending…