Japanese phrase meaning "Go for it"! or "Do your best!" Similar to how English speakers say "Break a leg!" It's usually echoed before major events involving competition.
Commentator A: It is the finals round of our matchup with our two competitors in their respective corners!!
Crowd: Gambatte!!
Fighter A: what are they saying ?
Fighter B: They are cheering us on. They're telling us to "Do your best!" or "Break a leg!"
Crowd: Gambatte!!
Fighter A: what are they saying ?
Fighter B: They are cheering us on. They're telling us to "Do your best!" or "Break a leg!"
by KalasBlackwing July 9, 2018
by shuzumi September 1, 2007
(noun) Someone who always does well. An extension of the word 'gambatte'.
Can also be used as a verb (gambatted).
Can also be used as a verb (gambatted).
You should be more like Fi-kun. She's a real gambatter.
K-chan really put the pedal to the metal and gambatted that project.
H-kun: Gambatte, Fi-chan!
K-chan: Fi-chan is a gambatter - she doesn't need your gambattes!
K-chan really put the pedal to the metal and gambatted that project.
H-kun: Gambatte, Fi-chan!
K-chan: Fi-chan is a gambatter - she doesn't need your gambattes!
by fifiNkay September 7, 2020