応援ありがとうございます
ōen arigatō gozaimasu
The English phrase "thank you for your support" is translated into Japanese as 応援ありがとうございます (ōen arigatō gozaimasu).
応援ありがとうございます is a phrase used to thank someone for cheering for you or encouraging your efforts. It is a common expression for streamers, athletes or public figures when addressing their fans or supporters. Other ways to express gratitude for support include ご支援いただき、ありがとうございます for general support, お力添えいただき、ありがとうございます to thank someone for their assistance and support and ご理解とご協力に感謝いたします to convey gratitude for both understanding and cooperation. If the support is specifically financial, you can use 経済的な援助をいただき、感謝しています.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more informal version suitable only for friends, peers or a very close-knit community of followers, you can use 応援ありがとう by dropping the gozaimasu part. In very casual settings, 応援ありがとう！ can also be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To thank someone for support that has already been provided, such as after a performance or a completed project, use the past tense 応援ありがとうございました instead of 応援ありがとうございます.
How do you pronounce it?
ōen arigatō gozaimasu
Did you know?
- The word 応援 originally referred to sending reinforcements to a battle or a besieged castle. Today it has evolved from military aid to emotional cheering and support.
- While 応援 is used for fans, the related term 応援団 refers to formal cheering squads that often have a strict, quasi-military hierarchy and uniforms.
- When athletes say 応援ありがとうございます, they are often acknowledging the 'energy' or 'power' (力) they believe they received from the crowd.
Examples in context
- ご支援いただき、ありがとうございます。今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。Thank you for your support. I look forward to your future guidance.
- いつも応援ありがとうございます。Itsumo ouen arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for always supporting me.
- 温かい応援ありがとうございます。Atatakai ouen arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for your warm support.
- たくさんの応援ありがとうございます。Takusan no ouen arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you very much for all your support.
Example conversation
Hina has just finished a sports match and Kenta is congratulating her.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵、優勝おめでとう！Hina, yūshō omedetō!Hina, congratulations on the victory!
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、応援ありがとうございます。Kenta-kun, ōen arigatō gozaimasu.Kenta, thank you for your support.
- 健太 Kentaいい試合だったよ。Ii shiai datta yo.It was a great match.
- 陽葵 Himariそう言ってもらえて嬉しいです。Sō itte moraete ureshii desu.I'm happy to hear you say that.
