Japanese word

スポンサー

Pronunciation

Romajisuponsā

Meaning

  • nounsponsor

Example

この大会には多くのスポンサーがついています。ko no tai kai ni wa ō ku no su po n sā ga tsu i te i ma su

This tournament has many sponsors.

Illustration for スポンサー (sponsor)

More examples

企業は地域の活動を支えるためにスポンサーになりました。ki gyō wa chi iki no katsu dō o sasa e ru ta me ni su po n sā ni na ri ma shi ta

The company became a sponsor to support a local activity.

Core concept

Sponsor centers on providing money or other support so that a person, event, or activity can continue or succeed.

Common phrases

  • スポンサーになるsu po n sā ni na ru

    become a sponsor

  • スポンサーを募るsu po n sā o tsuno ru

    recruit sponsors

  • スポンサーを探すsu po n sā o saga su

    look for a sponsor

Similar words

後援者kōensha: A person or organization that supports an event, activity, or person through public backing.
パトロンpatoron: A person who gives money to support an artist, activity, or institution.
支援者shiensha: A person or organization that gives help or resources to a person, group, or activity.

Definition in Japanese

個人や団体の活動を支えるため、資金や物資を提供する人や企業。ko jin ya dan tai no katsu dō o sasa e ru ta me shi kin ya bus shi o tei kyō su ru hito ya ki gyō

Word origin

スポンサー (suponsā) is a loanword from English sponsor, which comes from Latin sponsor, "one who promises or guarantees."

Usage tips

  • In English, a sponsor may be a senior person who supports an employee's career, not only a company that provides funding.

Related words

  • スポンサーシップsuponsāshippusponsorshipnoun

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