支持者(しじしゃ)

しじしゃ
noun
supporter; backer
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.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 熱心(ねっしん)な支持者(しじしゃ) (enthusiastic supporter)
  • 支持者(しじしゃ)集会(しゅうかい) (supporters' rally)
  • 支持者(しじしゃ)離(ばな)れ (loss of supporters)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 応援者(おうえんしゃ): cheerleader, supporter — more informal, often for sports or personal encouragement
  • 賛同者(さんどうしゃ): endorser — someone who agrees with a specific proposal or opinion
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