“Support” in Japanese
Short answer
Support 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 “Support” in Japanese
支え
tsukae support, stay, prop
裏付け
urazuke support (e.g. for an argument), backing, proof, evidence, corroboration, substantiation, guarantee, security
後押し
atooshi pushing, support, backing, supporter, backer; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.), pusher
加担
katan support, participation, assistance, complicity, conspiracy
協賛
kyousan support, mutual aid, cooperation, approval, authorization, authorisation
受け木
ukegi (wooden) support
サポート
sapooto support
扶養
fuyou support (e.g. of one's dependents), maintenance
賛助
sanjo support, patronage
支承
shishou support, bearing, shoe (e.g. of a bridge)
担持
tanji support (e.g. of an element acting as a catalyst)
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