Japanese word

ファン

Pronunciation

Romajifan

Meaning

  • nounfan

Example

姉は野球のファンです。ane wa ya kyū no fa n de su

My older sister is a baseball fan.

Illustration for ファン (fan)

More examples

私はその歌手のファンになりました。watashi wa so no ka shu no fa n ni na ri ma shi ta

I became a fan of that singer.

Core concept

Describes a person who strongly supports and follows a sport, performer, or other interest.

Common phrases

  • 野球のファンya kyū no fa n

    baseball fan

Similar words

応援者ōensha: A person who actively supports a team, performer, or other person.
愛好家aikōka: A person who enjoys and has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or product.
支持者shijisha: A person who supports a person, group, idea, or cause.

Definition in Japanese

スポーツや芸能などを熱心に支持し、応援する人。su pō tsu ya gei nō na do o nes shin ni shi ji shi ō en su ru hito

Word origin

The Japanese noun ファン (fan) is borrowed from English fan, a shortened form of fanatic for an enthusiastic supporter.

Usage tips

  • In English, fan can mean either a supporter or a device that moves air, so the context identifies the meaning.

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