JMdict: 1269430

後ろ盾 【うしろだて】

  1. [n] backing; support; backer; supporter; patron; sponsor
  2. [n] shield that protects one's back
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
後 Behind, Back, Later ゴ, コウ のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる
盾 Shield, Escutcheon, Pretext ジュン たて