Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 後ろ盾(うしろだて) in Japanese

後ろ盾, 後ろ楯
Kana Reading
うしろだて
Romaji
ushirodate
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    backing; support; backer; supporter; patron; sponsor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    shield that protects one's back


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

shield, escutcheon, pretext

On'Yomi: ジュン

Kun'Yomi: たて

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

behind, back, later

On'Yomi: ゴ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる

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13 strokes

shield, buckler, pretext

On'Yomi: ジュン

Kun'Yomi: たて

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