後押し
後押しする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 後押しする | 後押ししない |
| Polite | 後押しします | 後押ししません |
| Past polite | 後押ししました | 後押ししませんでした |
| Past | 後押しした | 後押ししなかった |
| Te-form | 後押しして | 後押ししないで |
| Desire | 後押ししたい | 後押ししたくない |
| Potential | 後押しできる | 後押しできない |
| Passive | 後押しされる | 後押しされない |
| Causative | 後押しさせる | 後押しさせない |
| Causative passive | 後押しさせられる | 後押しさせられない |
| Volitional | 後押ししよう | |
| Polite volitional | 後押ししましょう | |
| Imperative | 後押ししろ | 後押しするな |
| Conditional | 後押しすれば | 後押ししなければ |
| Tara conditional | 後押ししたら | 後押ししなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Figurative use: giving help, encouragement, or institutional support to a person, plan, or movement. Often used in business, politics, and personal contexts.
The new business started with government backing.
I decided to study abroad thanks to my friend's encouragement.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
pushing from behind; pusher
Literal physical pushing, such as helping to move a cart or heavy object. Less common than the figurative sense.
I asked for help pushing the cart from behind on the slope.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を後押しするto back/support someone
His boss backed his decision to become independent.
- 〈物〉を後押しするto push an object from behind
I pushed the car from behind on the slope.
- 〈事〉を後押しするto boost or promote a plan/movement
The new policy is boosting economic growth.
- 〈人〉の後押しを受けるto receive someone's backing
She started her own business with the backing of her friends.
- 〈場所〉の後押しでwith the backing of (an organization, government, etc.)
The project was realized with the government's backing.