How to Say ‘To resist means’ in Japanese
盾つくには
tate tsuku ni wa
[tah-teh tsu-koo nee wah]
💬 Usage Tip: には is に + は together, often giving "when it comes to..." or "to..." with contrast or emphasis. You'll see the same build in 行くには遠い or 使うには高い.
Phrase Breakdown
盾
tate
[tah-teh]
shield
A device used to protect against attack or danger.
盾を手に取りました。
I took up the shield.
つく
tsuku
[tsu-koo]
to build or establish
To create something by putting it together.
計画をつくります。
We will make a plan.
に
ni
[nee]
in order to
Indicates purpose or intent.
成功するには努力が必要です。
To succeed, effort is necessary.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
A particle marking the topic of a sentence.
今日の予定はこれです。
As for today's schedule, this is it.
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