裏付(うらづ)け

うらづけ
noun, verb (ichidan)
backing; evidence; support
他動詞 transitivelegalacademiccognition
See also: 裏付(うらづ)ける (verb form)
1. backing; support; corroboration
evidence or facts that support or prove a claim, theory, or statement
理論(りろん)の裏付(うらづ)けが必要(ひつよう)だ。
Evidence to support the theory is needed.
証言(しょうげん)を裏付(うらづ)ける証拠(しょうこ)が見(み)つかった。
Evidence corroborating the testimony was found.
この主張(しゅちょう)には科学(かがく)的(てき)な裏付(うらづ)けがある。
This claim has scientific backing.

裏付(うらづ)け refers to evidence or facts that support a statement, claim, or theory.

Writing

  • 裏(うら) (back, reverse side)
  • 付(づ)ける (to attach)

Etymology

Literally "attaching from behind" - providing hidden support or backing.

Usage

  • 裏付(うらづ)ける (to back up, to corroborate - ichidan verb)
  • 裏付(うらづ)けがある (to have backing/evidence)
  • 裏付(うらづ)けがない (to lack evidence)

Common collocations

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