tateni toru
1. to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind
Expression
1. to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind
1. to take (a photograph)
2. to record (audio or video); to film
1. to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.)
2. to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms)
+ 4 additional meanings1. child rearing; child raising
1. to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
1. to catch (a wild animal, fish, insect, baseball, etc.); to capture
1. to become damp; to become moist
2. to lack energy; to be in a slump
1. to take (trouble); to attend (to business)
1. statement; account (of something)