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jmdict 2854105 Active (id: 2182348) 
<entry>
<ent_seq>2854105</ent_seq>
<k_ele>
<keb>盾に取る</keb>
</k_ele>
<r_ele>
<reb>たてにとる</reb>
</r_ele>
<trans>
<trans_det>to use as a pretext</trans_det>
<trans_det>to use as an excuse</trans_det>
<trans_det>to use as grounds (for)</trans_det>
<trans_det>to use to one's advantage</trans_det>
</trans>
<trans>
<trans_det>to use as a shield</trans_det>
<trans_det>to shelter behind</trans_det>
<trans_det>to hide behind</trans_det>
</trans>
</entry>


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JMdictDB is an open-source Postgresql database and Python API for managing Japanese dictionary data developed by Stuart McGraw. More information at http://edrdg.org/~smg/. Please report software problems at https://gitlab.com/yamagoya/jmdictdb/issues or email to jmdictdb@mtneva.com.