Japanese word

サポーター

Pronunciation

Romajisapōtā

Meaning

  • nounsupporter

Example

このチームのサポーターは多いです。ko no chī mu no sa pō tā wa ō i de su

This team has many supporters.

Illustration for サポーター (supporter)

More examples

試合中も、サポーターは選手に熱い声援を送っています。shi ai chū mo sa pō tā wa sen shu ni atsu i sei en o oku tte i ma su

During the game, the supporters are cheering loudly for the players.

Core concept

Describes something or someone that provides support, either by holding a body part in place or by encouraging a person, team, or cause.

Common phrases

  • クラブのサポーターku ra bu no sa pō tā

    club supporter

  • サポーターを募るsa pō tā o tsuno ru

    recruit supporters

  • サポーターに感謝するsa pō tā ni kan sha su ru

    thank supporters

Similar words

応援者ōensha: A person who openly cheers for a person or team.
支持者shijisha: A person who agrees with and stands behind a person, idea, or cause.
支援者shiensha: A person who provides practical help or resources to a person or group.
後援者kōensha: A person or group that provides money or other backing for an activity.

Definition in Japanese

身体の一部を支える装具や、運動時に身につける下着、競技者・チームなどを支援する人。shin tai no ichi bu o sasa e ru sō gu ya un dō ji ni mi ni tsu ke ru shita gi kyō gi sha chī mu na do o shi en su ru hito

Word origin

サポーター (sapōtā) was borrowed from English supporter, a noun built from support and the suffix -er for a person who supports.

Usage tips

  • The English phrase athletic supporter names a specific garment, but Japanese サポーター (sapōtā) can refer more broadly to body-supporting gear such as braces.

Other meanings

  • bracenoun
  • athletic supporternoun

Opposites

  • 反対者hantaishaopponentnoun

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