This is the 10041st most frequent Japanese word.
追い風
A favorable wind; tailwind.
The term 追い風 is used metaphorically to express favorable conditions or situations that contribute positively to an achievement.
この製品が売り上げ記録を作ったのは、追い風のおかげです。
This product broke sales records thanks to favorable winds.
Here, 追い風 retains its literal meaning, indicating a wind from behind that assists in propulsion or movement.
追い風を受けて、自転車レースの選手が速度を増した。
With the tailwind, the cyclist increased their speed.
In this sentence, 追い風 metaphorically describes economic conditions that favorably support business growth.