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“cheering” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseien

Example

観客の声援は大きかったです。kan kyaku no sei en wa ō ki ka tta de su

The crowd's cheering was loud.

Illustration for 声援 (cheering)

How to say “cheering” in Japanese

“Cheering” in Japanese is 声援 (seien).

It describes support expressed aloud, especially by calling out to someone during a contest or difficult effort.

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

Example sentences with 声援

選手は最後まで観客の声援に応えました。sen shu wa sai go ma de kan kyaku no sei en ni kota e ma shi ta

The athlete responded to the crowd's cheers until the very end.

Tips for using 声援

  • In Japanese sports coverage, 声援 (seien) often refers to a crowd's shouted support rather than applause alone, distinguishing vocal cheering from other audience reactions.

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