Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banzai
interjection
/ˈbänˌzī/
Definition
A Japanese battle cry used to express enthusiasm or to rally troops.
Examples
- The soldiers shouted ‘banzai!’ as they charged forward into battle.
- During the festival, participants raised their voices in a joyful ‘banzai!’ to celebrate.
Meaning
Literally translates to ‘ten thousand years’ and is used to convey a wish for long life or victory.
Synonyms
- Cheers
- Hooray
- Victory cry
