後ろ盾
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後ろ盾
1
backing; support; backer; supporter; patron; sponsor
2
shield that protects one's back
Kanji in this Word
後
9 strokes
Frequency: 26
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
behind
back
later
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のち
うし.ろ
うしろ
あと
おく.れる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こし
し
しい
しり
盾
9 strokes
Frequency: 1476
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
shield
escutcheon
pretext
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
楯
13 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
shield
buckler
pretext
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
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