A1 Expression Formel

応援しています

Oen shite imasu

I'm cheering for you

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to tell someone you are supporting them or cheering for their success.

  • Means: I am supporting you / I am rooting for you.
  • Used in: Sports, exams, new jobs, or personal challenges.
  • Don't confuse: With 'ganbatte', which is a command to work hard.
Clapping hands + Heart = Sincere support

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'I am cheering for you.' You use it to be kind to friends or coworkers when they have a big task.
It is a polite way to express encouragement. You can say this to someone who is starting a new job or taking an exam to show you are on their side.
This expression signifies ongoing support. It is used to validate someone's efforts in a project or personal goal, showing that you are emotionally invested in their success.
The phrase functions as a social lubricant, reinforcing interpersonal bonds by signaling solidarity. It is particularly effective in professional contexts to maintain morale among team members.
This is a performative speech act that establishes a supportive social contract. By using the continuous aspect, the speaker commits to a sustained state of encouragement, which is vital in Japanese high-context communication.
Rooted in the collectivist ethos of Japanese society, this phrase functions as an affective marker of alignment. It transcends mere encouragement, acting as a linguistic bridge that mitigates the isolation of the individual facing a challenge by affirming their place within a supportive social network.

Signification

Expressing support and encouragement.

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Contexte culturel

Support is often given to groups, not just individuals. It is common to say this to people you don't know well if they are in a competition.

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Politeness

Always use 'shiteimasu' for superiors.

Signification

Expressing support and encouragement.

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Politeness

Always use 'shiteimasu' for superiors.

Teste-toi

Which is the most polite way to say 'I am rooting for you'?

Choose the correct form.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 応援しています

The 'masu' form is the standard polite form.

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Aides visuelles

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, it is very polite.

Expressions liées

🔗

頑張ってください

similar

Do your best

Où l'utiliser

📝

Exam Preparation

A: 明日、試験なんだ。

B: 頑張って！応援しています。

neutral
🎨

New Hobby

A: 最近、絵を始めたんだ。

B: すごいね！応援してるよ。

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Oh-en' as 'Oh, end'—I'm with you until the end!

Visual Association

Imagine a cheerleader holding a sign with your name on it, smiling brightly.

Story

Ken is nervous about his piano recital. His friend Yumi walks up, puts a hand on his shoulder, and says, 'I'm rooting for you!' Ken feels his nerves vanish. He plays perfectly.

Word Web

頑張る支援協力成功味方

Défi

Say this phrase to three different people this week when they mention a goal.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Te apoyo

Japanese is more often used as a set phrase.

French high

Je te soutiens

French is more individualistic.

German moderate

Ich drücke dir die Daumen

German focuses on luck; Japanese focuses on the relationship.

Japanese n/a

応援しています

N/A

Arabic high

أنا أدعمك

Arabic is more formal in its structure.

Easily Confused

応援しています vs 頑張れ

Learners use it to mean 'I support you'.

It means 'Work hard!'

FAQ (1)

Yes, it is very polite.

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