“Backup” in Japanese
Short answer
サブ
sabu
Backup in Japanese is “サブ” (sabu). Full meaning: sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-.
Other ways to say “Backup” in Japanese
下支え
shitazasae support, backup, prop, backstay, underpinning
控え
hikae reserve, spare, backup; note, memorandum; duplicate, copy, stub (of a ticket, etc.), receipt
退避
taihi taking refuge, evacuation; backup (of data)
助太刀
sukedachi assistance (in a fight), help, aid, backup; helper, supporter
ザブ
zabu sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-
ざぶ
zabu sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-
さぶ
sabu sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-
さふ
sou sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-
サフ
safu sub, substitute, reserve, backup; sub-
控
hikae reserve, spare, backup; note, memorandum; duplicate, copy, stub (of a ticket, etc.), receipt
扣
hikae reserve, spare, backup; note, memorandum; duplicate, copy, stub (of a ticket, etc.), receipt
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