支持者(しじしゃ)

しじしゃ
noun
supporter; backer
politicsperson
1. supporter; backer; advocate
A person who supports a political figure, party, cause, or idea. Often used in political and social contexts.
多(おお)くの支持者(しじしゃ)が集(あつ)まった。
Many supporters gathered.
彼(かれ)は熱心(ねっしん)な支持者(しじしゃ)に支(ささ)えられている。
He is supported by enthusiastic backers.
新(あたら)しい政策(せいさく)に対(たい)して支持者(しじしゃ)と反対者(はんたいしゃ)の意見(いけん)が分(わ)かれている。
Opinions are divided between supporters and opponents regarding the new policy.

Usage

Commonly used in political, social, and sports contexts. The base verb 支持(しじ)する means to support or endorse.

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Related Words

Related: 支持(しじ) (support)
Compare: 応援者(おうえんしゃ) (cheerleader, supporter)
Compare: 賛同者(さんどうしゃ) (endorser)
Related: 賛成者(さんせいしゃ) (supporter)
Compare: 支援者(しえんしゃ) (supporter)
Compare: 擁護者(ようごしゃ) (advocate)
Compare: 党員(とういん) (party member)
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