後ろ盾

うしろだて

Also written 後ろ楯

Meanings

1. Noun backing; support; backer; supporter; patron; sponsor
2. shield that protects one's back

Kanji

• 後 after. Read as うしろ.
• 盾 shield. Read as たて.

Common phrases

• 後ろ盾を得る
• 後ろ盾を失う
• 後ろ盾になる
• 後ろ盾がある

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