せなかお 背中を押す Show inflections LinksSentence search for 背中を押すSentence search for せなかをおすKanji details for 背, 中 and 押Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending1. to push someone (towards); to encourage someoneIdiomatic expression Jreibun 家族やゆうじん友人がせなか背中を押してくれたおかげで、会社をや辞めて独立する決心がついた。Thanks to the support of my family and friends, I made the decision to quit the company and start my own business. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.