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矢も盾もたまらず

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 矢も盾もたまらず

矢も盾も堪らず
やもたてもたまらず
Expression
Freq #89009
1

unable to stay still; unable to contain one's feelings; unable to restrain oneself

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 1294
JLPT N1
Grade 2

Meanings

dart
arrow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
9 strokes
Frequency: 1476
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

shield
escutcheon
pretext

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
12 strokes
Frequency: 1953
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

withstand
endure
support
resist

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
タン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.える
たま.る
こら.える
こた.える
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