Japanese word

エール

Pronunciation

Romajiēru

Meaning

  • nouncheer

Example

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.

Illustration for エール (cheer)

More examples

試験を控えた友人に、エールを送りました。shi ken o hika e ta yū jin ni ē ru o oku ri ma shi ta

I cheered on a friend who was about to take an exam.

Core concept

Captures the shared energy of calling out to support someone and lift their spirits.

Common phrases

  • エールを送るē ru o oku ru

    cheer someone on

Similar words

応援ōen: Support given to help someone continue or succeed, often through words or actions.
声援seien: Loud words or shouts of support directed at a person or team.
激励gekirei: Words or actions intended to encourage someone facing a challenge.

Definition in Japanese

人を励ますために送る声援や応援の気持ち。hito o hage ma su ta me ni oku ru sei en ya ō en no ki mo chi

Word origin

The Japanese word エール (ēru, "cheer") is borrowed from English yell, a loud cry that can express support.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, エール (ēru, "supportive cheering") often means backing someone with encouragement, while English yell usually means any loud cry.

Other meanings

  • yellnoun

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