Word details

背中を押す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背中を押す.

Dictionary

Entry

背中を押すせなかをおすExpressionGodan verbFreq #6613
1

Idiomatic expression

to push someone (towards); to encourage someone

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

9 strokesFrequency 696JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ハイ

Kun

せいそむ.くそむ.ける

in, inside, middle, mean, center

4 strokesFrequency 11JLPT N4Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

なかうちあた.る

Nanori

あたるかなえ

push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of

8 strokesFrequency 789JLPT N2Grade 8

On

オウ

Kun

お.すお.し-お.っ-お.さえるおさ.える

Nanori

おしおすおや

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