also: さぽーた
supporter (gear); athletic supporter; jockstrap
Refers to supportive gear worn on the body, especially in sports. Can mean a jockstrap or a wrist/knee supporter.
I wear a knee supporter when I run.
Soccer players often wear athletic supporters.
Refers to a person who supports a sports team, especially in soccer. Also used for financial or moral backers.
He is a devoted supporter of the soccer team.
This project has many backers.
I put a supporter on my knee before exercising.
He became a supporter of the local team.
She is an enthusiastic supporter of the team.