1.
to substantiate, to prove, to back up, to corroborate
To provide evidence or support that confirms the truth of a claim, theory, or statement.
証拠が彼の証言を裏付けた。
The evidence corroborated his testimony.
調査結果が仮説を裏付ける形になった。
The survey results ended up substantiating the hypothesis.
データに裏付けられた主張でなければ、会議では説得力がない。
Unless a claim is backed up by data, it won't be persuasive in a meeting.
USAGE:
A transitive ichidan verb. The passive form 裏付けられる is very common, meaning "to be supported/backed by evidence." The related noun is 裏付け (supporting evidence, substantiation).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 証拠で裏付ける: to substantiate with evidence
- データに裏付けられた: backed by data
- 裏付けを取る: to obtain corroboration
RELATED:
- 裏付け (noun): supporting evidence, substantiation