“Supporter” in Japanese
Short answer
Supporter in Japanese is “助っ人” (suketto). Full meaning: helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team).
Other ways to say “Supporter” in Japanese
サポーター
sapootaa supporter (e.g. wrist supporter), athletic supporter, jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer), backer
後援者
kouensha supporter, sponsor, patron, backer
援助者
enjosha supporter, helper, aid provider, patron
支援者
shiensha supporter, backer
扶養者
fuyousha supporter, breadwinner
支持者
shijisha supporter, adherent, proponent, backer
応援者
ouensha supporter, cheerer (e.g. from the sidelines at a sporting event), rooter
賛成者
sanseisha supporter
後ろ盾
ushirodate backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor; shield that protects one's back
味方
ajikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
後押し
atooshi pushing, support, backing, supporter, backer; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.), pusher
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