No. 785 in Japanese
応援
Support; cheering; encouragement.
In a sentence
私たちはチームを全力で応援しています。
We are wholeheartedly supporting the team.
The word '応援' is used here to indicate active support for a sports team or a group performing an activity.
彼の夢を応援するべきだと思います。
I think we should support his dream.
The word '応援' signifies encouragement and backing of someone's personal goals here.
応援のおかげで無事にイベントを成功させました。
Thanks to the support, the event was successfully conducted.
The word '応援' here refers to the assistance and moral support provided by others that contributed to success.
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