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後援 (こうえん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
support ; backing ; patronage
Refers to providing organizational, financial, or moral support, often in formal contexts such as events, projects, or political campaigns. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to support' or 'to back'.
彼かれ は 市し 長ちょう 選せん で 有ゆう 力りょく 者しゃ から 後こう 援えん さ れ た 。
He was backed by influential figures in the mayoral election.
Similar words 支し 援えん 支援 is broader and often implies direct assistance or aid, while 後援 emphasizes sponsorship or patronage, especially from organizations or influential backers.
応おう 援えん 応援 is more about cheering on or rooting for someone, often in sports or personal endeavors, whereas 後援 is formal backing or sponsorship.
Etymology Compound of 後 (behind, after) and 援 (help, aid), literally 'support from behind'. The kanji combination is a standard Sino-Japanese word.
