tateni toru
1. to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind
Expression
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1. to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
2. to use as a shield; to shelter behind
1. to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
1. to stand (up); to rise
2. to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)
+ 16 additional meanings1. even if; no matter (what)
1. building
1. shield; buckler
1. to take (a photograph)
2. to record (audio or video); to film