- ouen aid, assistance, help, support, reinforcement; cheering, rooting (for), support
A common noun/verb for cheering on or backing someone, used in sports, exams, and moral support contexts.
試合で友達を応援した。
Shiai de tomodachi o ouen shita.
I cheered for my friend at the match.
彼の応援は心強かった。
Kare no ouen wa kokorozuyokatta.
His support was reassuring.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 援助 (enjo), which means material or financial assistance, not cheering.
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