English–Japanese

“cheer” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoエール (ēru)

Pronunciation

Romajikansei

Example

会場に歓声が響きます。kai jō ni kan sei ga hibi ki ma su

A cheer echoes through the venue.

Illustration for 歓声 (cheer)

How to say “cheer” in Japanese

“Cheer” in Japanese is 歓声 (kansei).

Describes a burst of shared vocal excitement released to express joy, support, or triumph.

Full entry for 歓声: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 歓声

選手の登場に、観客から大きな歓声が上がりました。sen shu no tō jō ni kan kyaku ka ra ō ki na kan sei ga a ga ri ma shi ta

The crowd erupted in loud cheers when the players came out.

Tips for using 歓声

  • In English, cheer can also be a verb meaning to encourage someone, while 歓声 (kansei) refers specifically to the joyful sound people make.

Other Japanese words for “cheer”

みんなで選手にエールを送ります。mi n na de sen shu ni ē ru o oku ri ma su

We all cheer for the player.

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