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“Back-up option” in Japanese

Short answer
滑り止め suberidome すべりどめ

Back-up option in Japanese is “滑り止め” (suberidome). Full meaning: non-slip device (material, tread, etc.), non-skid, anti-slip, anti-skid; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions), back-up choice, insurance choice, contingency option.

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