後押し

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 後押し is read as あとおし and is a noun and する verb for support or backing that helps a decision or plan move forward.
• Basic usage: Receiving family support appears in 家族の後押しを受ける, while community voices helping a plan come about appear in 地域の声が実現を後押しする.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Noun and transitive uses
  • Receiving backing is expressed with 後押しを受ける, while a factor promoting an outcome takes an object with 後押しする.
• Difference from 支援
  • Unlike the broad word for direct financial, practical, or personnel support, this term strongly suggests giving a decision or movement a forward push.