コール
kōru
In Japanese, the phrase "cole" is expressed as コール (kōru).
コール is a phrase used to describe a shout or a call made to cheer for a performer or an athlete. Additionally, the name Cole is written using this same Katakana form.
How do you pronounce it?
kōru
Did you know?
- The term コール is used in Japanese poker to describe the act of matching a bet.
- While 'call' in English is a general term, in Japanese idol culture, a コール refers to a specific, synchronized set of rhythmic chants. These are often choreographed to match the tempo of the music.
- The Katakana spelling コール can be a source of confusion because it is used for both the English word 'call' and the English word 'coal'.
Examples in context
- コールさんはアメリカから来ました。Cole came from America.
- アイドルのコールを練習する。aidoru no kōru o renshū suru.I practice the idol cheers.
- もっと大きなコールをお願いします！motto ookina kōru o onegaishimasu!Please make your cheers louder!
- ライブでのコールは楽しい。raibu de no kōru wa tanoshii.Doing the chants at a live concert is fun.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a concert they attended.
- 蓮 Ren昨日のライブ、コールはどうだった？kinou no raibu, kōru wa dou datta?How were the chants at the concert yesterday?
- 陽葵 Himariすごく盛り上がって楽しかったよ！sugoku moriagatte tanoshikatta yo!The energy was great and it was fun!
- 蓮 Ren陽葵も一緒にコールしてたね。Himari mo issho ni kōru shiteta ne.You were also doing the cheers with us, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himari全力で応援したよ！zenryoku de ouen shita yo!I cheered with all my might!
