VocabJLPT N1
cheer
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. yell (of encouragement)
  2. 2. cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
  3. 3. Eire
A noun borrowed from English ("yell") referring to a cheer or shout of encouragement given to support someone. It is commonly used in the phrase エールを送る, meaning to send words of support or encouragement to another person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even if results don't come, encouragement is never wasted.

Sentence 2

This is exactly the moment to smile and cheer them on!

Sentence 3

Even with the tight budget, my boss's encouragement means a lot.

Sentence 4

Right before my research presentation, a colleague cheered me on — it meant so much!

Sentence 5

The moment I felt relieved, I heard cheering from somewhere in the distance!