“Backer” in Japanese
Short answer
Backer in Japanese is “後ろ盾” (ushirodate). Full meaning: backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor; shield that protects one's back.
Other ways to say “Backer” in Japanese
勧進元
kanjinmoto backer, promoter
賛助員
sanjoin backer, supporter
支援者
shiensha supporter, backer
助っ人
suketto helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
後押し
atooshi pushing, support, backing, supporter, backer; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.), pusher
サポーター
sapootaa supporter (e.g. wrist supporter), athletic supporter, jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer), backer
擁護者
yougosha advocate, defender, champion, backer
支持者
shijisha supporter, adherent, proponent, backer
後援者
kouensha supporter, sponsor, patron, backer
助ッ人
suketto helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
後楯
ushirodate backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor; shield that protects one's back
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