Gambatte

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!"

by KalasBlackwing July 9, 2018

gambatte

Gambatte is Japanese for something like "keep trying to do your best" or "don't give up."

gambatte ne! - try your best/don't give up

by shuzumi September 8, 2007

Gambatter

(noun) Someone who always does well. An extension of the word 'gambatte'.

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!

by fifiNkay September 7, 2020