歓声

• Reading: かんせい
• Romaji: kansei
• Kanji breakdown: 歓 (kan) — joy, delight; 声 (sei) — voice, sound
• Pronunciation: /ka.n.se.i/

Meaning

Cheer; shout of joy; excited cry. A loud, enthusiastic vocal expression of delight or excitement.

A noun describing a shout or cry of joy and excitement, typically from a crowd. Commonly used with を上げる (to raise a cheer) and が湧く (cheers well up). Frequently appears in sports, concert, and event contexts. Contrasts with 悲鳴 (himei, scream of fear).

Examples

1. ゴールが決まった瞬間、歓声が上がった。 The new station building is scheduled to be completed next year.
2. コンサート会場は歓声に包まれていた。 I spent three years completing the novel.
3. 子供たちがプレゼントを見て歓声を上げた。 I was happy that the cake was finally done.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, events, celebrations

Tone: lively

Origin & History

Composed of 歓 (joy, delight) and 声 (voice, sound). Together they describe a voice expressing joy — a joyful shout or cheer.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal