ずっと応援しています
zutto ōen shite imasu
The English phrase "I will always support you" is expressed in Japanese as ずっと応援しています (zutto ōen shite imasu).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you will continue to encourage them and wish for their success. The term 応援 (ōen) specifically carries the nuance of cheering someone on, often used in the context of sports, competitions or personal endeavors.
What does it mean word for word?
The term ずっと (zutto) expresses the idea of a state continuing uninterruptedly over time, meaning "continuously / all along."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form ずっと応援しています is polite and suitable for use with seniors, customers or in a professional context. For a more casual way to express the same sentiment to friends or peers, you can use ずっと応援してるよ. Adding よ to the end of 'いつでも応援するよ！' adds emphasis and shows strong dedication.
How do you pronounce it?
zutto ōen shite imasu
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, saying you are 'supporting' someone often implies you are standing by them as a spectator or fan, rather than physically intervening to solve their problems.
- The word 応援 (ōen) originates from a custom where people would shout or use rhythmic chants to boost the morale of athletes or warriors during competitions.
- While 'support' in English can mean financial aid, using 応援 (ōen) to mean you will provide money to someone would be a strange misuse of the word.
Examples in context
- いつもあなたを応援します。I will always support you.
- 私はずっとあなたを支えます。I will always be there for you.
- いつでも応援するよ！I will always support you!
- いつまでもあなたの味方だよ！I will always be on your side!
- いつもあなたを本当に応援しますI will truly always support you.
- いつでも心から応援するよ！I will always support you from the bottom of my heart!
- 夢に向かって頑張ってください。ずっと応援しています。Yume ni mukatte ganbatte kudasai. Zutto ouen shiteimasu.Please do your best toward your dream. I will always support you.
- どんな時も、ずっと応援しています。Donna toki mo, zutto ouen shiteimasu.I will always support you, no matter when.
Example conversation
Misaki is encouraging Daito before his big job interview.
- 大翔 Hiroto明日、面接があるので緊張しています。ashita, mensetsu ga aru node kinchou shite imasu.I have an interview tomorrow, so I'm nervous.
- 美咲 Misaki大丈夫だよ。ずっと応援しています！daijoubu dayo. zutto ouen shite imasu!You'll be fine. I will always support you!
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。頑張ってくるよ。arigatou. ganbatte kuru yo.Thank you. I'll do my best.
- 美咲 Misakiうん、美咲がついてるよ。un, Misaki ga tsuite iru yo.Yeah, Misaki is right here for you.
