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背中を押す 【せなかをおす】

  1. [exp,v5s] to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
背 Stature, Height, Back, Behind, Disobey, Defy, Go Back On, Rebel ハイ せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける 6
中 In, Inside, Middle, Mean, Center チュウ なか, うち, あた.る 1
押 Push, Stop, Check, Subdue, Attach, Seize, Weight, Shove, Press, Seal, Do In Spite Of オウ お.す, お.し-, お.っ-, お.さえる, おさ.える