あとおし
Atooshi
Other forms: あと押し
後押し (Atooshi) is a Japanese noun meaning “pushing, support, backing, supporter”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbpushing; support; backing; supporter; backer
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbpushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
Examples
君にそれをやる気があるならあと押ししよう。
I'll stand behind you if you are going to do it.
もし彼の後押しがあったならば、彼女は市長に選ばれていただろう。
With his support, she might have been elected mayor.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).