“Backing up” in Japanese
Short answer
Backing up in Japanese is “翼賛” (yokusan). Full meaning: supporting (e.g. a government), backing up, assistance, countenance.
Other ways to say “Backing up” in Japanese
裏打ち
urauchi lining, backing; backing up (e.g. a theory), support, bolstering
バックアップ
bakkuappu backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.), support; backing up (another player), covering; backup
後進
koushin one's junior, younger generation, next generation; moving backwards, backing up, reversing
翼贊
yokusan supporting (e.g. a government), backing up, assistance, countenance
後退
koutai retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, backing up (of a vehicle), retrogression, retraction; recession, waning; backspace (key)
援護射撃
engoshageki (providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.), backing (someone) up
フォロー
foroo follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); backing-up, covering for, patching things up, support
味方
ajikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
バックアツプ
bakkuappu backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.), support; backing up (another player), covering; backup
裏打
urauchi lining, backing; backing up (e.g. a theory), support, bolstering
フオロー
foroo follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); backing-up, covering for, patching things up, support
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