声援(せいえん)

せいえん
noun, suru verb
cheering, vocal support
1. cheering, vocal support, encouragement
Verbal encouragement or support given to someone, typically by shouting or cheering.
観客(かんきゃく)の声援(せいえん)がすごかった。
The cheering from the audience was incredible.
選手(せんしゅ)たちに声援(せいえん)を送(おく)った。
We cheered for the athletes.
ファンの声援(せいえん)に後押(あとお)しされて、チームは優勝(ゆうしょう)した。
Encouraged by the fans' cheering, the team won the championship.

声援(せいえん) is commonly used in sports and performance contexts.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 声援(せいえん)を送(おく)る: to cheer (for someone), to send encouragement
  • 声援(せいえん)に応(こた)える: to respond to the cheering
  • 熱(あつ)い声援(せいえん): passionate cheering

WORD FORMATION:
声(こえ) (voice) + 援(えん) (support)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 応援(おうえん): support, cheering (broader meaning, includes non-vocal support)
  • 歓声(かんせい): cheers, shouts of joy
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Added 2026.2.5 20:49 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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