後 押(あとお)し

あとおし

noun / suru verb

support, backing, boost

1. support, backing, boost, push from behind

Help or encouragement that gives someone the push they need to move forward or succeed. Originally from the literal act of pushing from behind, now primarily used figuratively.

友人(ゆうじん)の後押(あとお)しで決心(けっしん)がついた。

Thanks to my friend's encouragement, I made up my mind.

政府(せいふ)が企業(きぎょう)の海外進出(かいがいしんしゅつ)を後押(あとお)ししている。

The government is supporting companies' overseas expansion.

円安(えんやす)が輸出産業(ゆしゅつさんぎょう)の成長(せいちょう)を後押(あとお)しする形(かたち)となった。

The weak yen ended up boosting the growth of the export industry.

USAGE:
Used as both a noun (後押(あとお)しを受(う)ける = to receive support) and a suru verb (後押(あとお)しする = to support). Very common in news, business, and political contexts. Implies providing the extra momentum someone or something needs.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

後押(あとお)しする: to support, to back, to boost
後押(あとお)しを受(う)ける: to receive support
〜が後押(あとお)しとなる: something serves as a tailwind/boost

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Added 2026.2.21 20:08

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