あお
aori

Noun

1. gust (of wind); blast

その会社 かいしゃ競争 きょうそう激化 げきかのあおりを けて、倒産 とうさんした。
sono kaishawa kyōsōno gekikano aorio ukete tōsan shita.
Having fallen victim to increased competition, the company went bankrupt.
Noun

2. influence; impact

Noun

3. instigation; agitation; incitement

Noun

4. tailgating

Noun

5. low angle (photo or drawing)