Japanese word

後援

Pronunciation

Romajikōen

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

この祭りは市の後援を受けています。ko no matsu ri wa shi no kō en o u ke te i ma su

This festival receives support from the city.

Illustration for 後援 (support)

More examples

後援の有無は、参加者の募集にも影響します。kō en no u mu wa san ka sha no bo shū ni mo ei kyō shi ma su

Whether sponsorship is available also affects participant recruitment.

Core concept

Means standing behind an event, project, or organization by lending resources, authority, or public support.

Common phrases

  • 市の後援shi no kō en

    support from the city

  • 後援を受けるkō en o u ke ru

    receive support

  • 後援を得るkō en o u ru

    obtain sponsorship

Similar words

支援shien: Help or resources provided to advance an activity, plan, or organization.
協賛kyōsan: Support provided by a person or organization, often through money or goods, for an event or activity.
援助enjo: Help given to a person, group, or activity that needs resources or assistance.

Definition in Japanese

団体や催しなどの後ろ盾となり、力を貸して支えること。dan tai ya moyō shi na do no ushi ro date to na ri chikara o ka shi te sasa e ru ko to

Word origin

The word 後援 (kōen) consists of 後 (kō, "behind") and 援 (en, "aid"), combining the ideas of backing and assistance.

Usage tips

  • A city listed as 後援 (kōen) for a festival is presented as an official backer, while the English word support can also describe more personal forms of help.

Other meanings

  • sponsorshipnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 後援者kōenshasupporternoun
  • 後援するkōensurusponsorverb

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