(さんせいしゃ)

さんせいしゃ
noun
supporter; person in favor; those who agree
formalpoliticsperson
1. supporter; person in favor; those who agree
A person who agrees with or supports a proposal, opinion, or course of action. Used in discussions, voting, and debates.
賛成者(さんせいしゃ)()()げてください
Those in favor, please raise your hand.
賛成者(さんせいしゃ)過半数(かはんすう)()えた
The number of supporters exceeded a majority.
There were few supporters for this proposal.

Composed of 賛成(さんせい) (agreement, approval) and (しゃ) (person). Used in formal settings like meetings, votes, and debates to identify those who support a motion.

Common collocations

  • 賛成者(さんせいしゃ)多数(たすう): majority in favor
  • 賛成者(さんせいしゃ)反対者(はんたいしゃ): supporters and opponents
  • 賛成者(さんせいしゃ)(あつ)める: to gather supporters
  • 賛成者(さんせいしゃ)(すう): number of people in favor

Usage

Commonly heard in parliamentary proceedings, committee meetings, and formal votes. Also used in general discussion about public opinion on issues.

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