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応援

Reading

Kana: おうえん
Romaji: ouen
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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aid; assistance; help; reinforcement; rooting; barracking; support; cheering

Kanji

Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Reading: エン
Meanings: abet, help, save

Example Sentences

応援(おうえん)してね!
➥Please back me up!
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(かれ)らは(みな)その候補者(こうほしゃ)応援(おうえん)した。
➥They all boosted the candidate.
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彼女(かのじょ)自分(じぶん)のひいきの(うま)応援(おうえん)した。
➥She cheered for her favorite horse.
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応援(おうえん)()きたいわ。
➥I want to go and cheer.
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(あね)(わか)力士(りきし)応援(おうえん)しています。
➥My sister cheers young sumo wrestlers.
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何事(なにごと)()ころうとも、(きみ)応援(おうえん)するよ。
➥I will stand by you whatever happens.
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