Definition of 後ろ盾 (うしろだて)

うしだて

後ろ盾

うしろだて

ushirodate

noun
1.
backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor
2.
shield that protects one's back
Other readings:
後ろだて【うしろだて】
後ろ楯【うしろだて】
Related Kanji
behind, back, later
shield, escutcheon, pretext
shield, buckler, pretext