背中を押す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背中を押す
1
Idiomatic expression
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
Kanji in this Word
背
9 strokes
Frequency: 696
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
stature
height
back
behind
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せ
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
中
4 strokes
Frequency: 11
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
in
inside
middle
mean
center
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
うち
あた.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あたる
かなえ
押
8 strokes
Frequency: 789
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
push
stop
check
subdue
attach
seize
weight
shove
press
seal
do in spite of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.す
お.し-
お.っ-
お.さえる
おさ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おし
おす
おや
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