Japanese word

声援

Pronunciation

Romajiseien

Meaning

  • nouncheering

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 声援に応えるsei en ni kota e ru

    respond to cheers

  • 声援を受けるsei en o u ke ru

    receive cheers

  • 大きな声援ō ki na sei en

    loud cheering

  • 声援を送るsei en o oku ru

    cheer for ___

Similar words

応援ōen: Support that helps a person or team succeed and may be shown without speaking.
激励gekirei: Encouragement that strengthens someone's resolve to continue or make an effort.

Definition in Japanese

競技中などに、声を出して人を励ますこと。kyō gi chū na do ni koe o da shi te hito o hage ma su ko to

Word origin

声援 (seien, "cheering") combines 声 (sei, "voice") and 援 (en, "aid"), giving it the sense of vocal support.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • encouragementnoun
  • supportnoun

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