How to say "ovation" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 喝采かっさいnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers ovation as enthusiastic applause or cheers; the common word for this sense, as when an audience greets a performance with loud approval.
- nounA loanword matching ovation directly, but a less common way to say it; since 喝采 already covers the sense, this is seldom the word you need.
For ovation as enthusiastic applause or cheers, 喝采 is the common word; 「オベーション」 is a less common loanword matching the English term directly, so 喝采 is normally the one to use.
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