Japanese word

バックアップ

Pronunciation

Romajibakkuappu

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

会社のバックアップがあったので、計画は成功しました。kai sha no ba kku a ppu ga a tta no de kei kaku wa sei kō shi ma shi ta

The plan succeeded because it had the company's support.

Illustration for バックアップ (support)

More examples

チーム全員のバックアップがあれば、難しい仕事にも挑戦できます。chī mu zen in no ba kku a ppu ga a re ba muzuka shi i shi goto ni mo chō sen de ki ma su

With the support of the whole team, I can take on difficult work.

Core concept

Describes support that stands behind a person, plan, or activity and helps it move forward.

Common phrases

  • 家族のバックアップka zoku no ba kku a ppu

    family support

  • 資金面でのバックアップshi kin men de no ba kku a ppu

    financial support

Similar words

支援shien: Help from a person or organization enables a person, plan, or activity to continue or develop.
援助enjo: Help is given to someone or something that needs it, often to solve a problem or meet a need.
後押しatooshi: Support encourages a person or plan to proceed and helps it gain momentum.
助力joryoku: Help provided by another person adds strength to an effort or activity.

Definition in Japanese

計画や活動などがうまく進むように、他者や組織が与える支えや助力。kei kaku ya katsu dō na do ga u ma ku susu mu yō ni ta sha ya so shiki ga ata e ru sasa e ya jo ryoku

Word origin

The Japanese noun バックアップ (bakkuappu, "support") comes from the English noun backup, which developed from back up, meaning to provide help or reinforcement.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, バックアップ (bakkuappu) can mean human or organizational support, while English speakers often first associate backup with saved data or a reserve.

Other meanings

  • backingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • バックアップするbakkuappusurusupportverb

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