引き立て (ひきたて) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
favor; patronage; support; backing
Refers to active support or promotion from a person in a higher position, often in professional or social contexts. Can imply preferential treatment.
あっ
て
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この
仕
事
に
就
け
た
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I got this job thanks to my senior's backing.
stand up, rise, set up
Similar words
- 後援
後援 is more formal and often refers to organizational or public support, while 引き立て implies personal, often hierarchical, favor or promotion.
- 推薦
推薦 is a formal recommendation (e.g., for a job or school), whereas 引き立て is more about active, sometimes informal, backing and advancement.
Etymology
Nominalized form of the verb 引き立てる (to promote, to favor), from 引く (to pull) + 立てる (to set up).
