Japanese word

歓声

Pronunciation

Romajikansei

Meaning

  • nouncheer

Example

会場に歓声が響きます。kai jō ni kan sei ga hibi ki ma su

A cheer echoes through the venue.

Illustration for 歓声 (cheer)

More examples

選手の登場に、観客から大きな歓声が上がりました。sen shu no tō jō ni kan kyaku ka ra ō ki na kan sei ga a ga ri ma shi ta

The crowd erupted in loud cheers when the players came out.

Core concept

Describes a burst of shared vocal excitement released to express joy, support, or triumph.

Common phrases

  • 歓声が上がるkan sei ga a ga ru

    cheers erupt

  • 歓声を上げるkan sei o a ge ru

    raise a cheer

  • 歓声が響くkan sei ga hibi ku

    cheers ring out

Similar words

歓呼kanko: A loud shared sound that expresses joy or triumph.
喝采kassai: An outward expression of strong approval through loud sounds or applause.
声援seien: Vocal support expressed for a person, team, or cause.

Definition in Japanese

喜びや興奮を表して人々が発する声。yoroko bi ya kō fun o arawa shi te hito bito ga has su ru koe

Word origin

A Sino-Japanese compound, 歓 (kan, "joy") + 声 (sei, "voice"), forms 歓声 (kansei), literally meaning a joyful voice.

Usage tips

  • In English, cheer can also be a verb meaning to encourage someone, while 歓声 (kansei) refers specifically to the joyful sound people make.

Other meanings

  • shout of joynoun

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