エール
Meanings
1
yell of encouragement; cheering
Used for shouts of support, especially in school sports contexts. Often heard in phrases like エールを送る (send a cheer) or エールを交換する (exchange cheers).
We sent cheers to the players.
The cheering squads exchanged yells.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にエールを送るto send a cheer of encouragement to someone
The team members cheered on the players before the match.
- エールを交換するto exchange cheers (between rival teams)
Before the game, the cheering squads of both schools exchanged cheers.
Expressions
- エールを送るcheer on; give a shout of encouragement; root for