Translation guide
The English word 'rally' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses for learners: a large public meeting, a recovery or comeback, and a sustained exchange in sports. Other meanings like a car race or a stock market recovery are less common for everyday conversation.
A large public meeting to support a cause, political candidate, or protest.
General term for a gathering or assembly, often used for political rallies or protests.
A peace rally will be held in the park tomorrow.
Often used for large-scale rallies, conventions, or mass meetings, especially political ones.
The candidate gave a speech at the party rally.
Short for デモンストレーション, implies a demonstration or protest rally. Often used for marches.
I joined a rally for environmental protection.
A pep rally or send-off gathering to cheer someone on, like a sports team before a tournament.
A pep rally was held for the athletes.
To recover strength, spirits, or position after a setback; to make a comeback.
To regain strength or momentum; often used for sports, business, or personal energy.
The team rallied in the second half.
To recover emotionally or mentally; to bounce back from a difficult situation.
To stage a comeback, often in a competitive context like sports or politics.
To recover health or condition; can be used for a patient rallying, but is more general.
The patient miraculously rallied.
A long series of shots in tennis or similar sports.
A quick rise in stock prices after a decline.
A car race over public roads or rough terrain.
Same loanword as the tennis rally, but context makes it clear. Often used in compounds like ラリーレース.
He won the rally.
English 'rally' as a verb (e.g., 'rally the troops') does not have a single direct equivalent. Use context-appropriate verbs like 集める (to gather) or 奮い立たせる (to inspire).
He quickly rallied from his failure.
They rallied from a losing position and won.
激しい打ち合いが続いた。
A fierce rally continued.
市場は午後に回復した。
The market rallied in the afternoon.