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banzai

 

[ bษ‘nหˆzaษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

Japanese battle cry

Banzai is a Japanese term that translates to 'ten thousand years' and is often used as a battle cry. It is commonly chanted to express enthusiasm or to rally troops, symbolizing good luck and triumph.

Synonyms

cheers, hurrah, long live

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers shouted banzai as they charged into battle.
  • During the celebration, everyone raised their glasses and yelled banzai.
  • The team raced towards the finish line, chanting banzai.
Context #2 | Verb

to celebrate

To banzai means to jump in excitement or to celebrate exuberantly. It reflects a spirit of joy and celebration, often accompanying traditional festivities.

Synonyms

celebrate, exult, rejoice

Examples of usage

  • They banzai'd when they heard the good news.
  • The children banzai during the festival.
  • He banzai'd after winning the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "banzai" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคœเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banzai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะดะทะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใ‚ถใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท banzai

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banzai

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์ž์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู†ุฒุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banzai

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ banzai

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‡ๅฒ (wร nsuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะดะทะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ–แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banzai

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banzai

Etymology

The term 'banzai' originated from the Japanese language, where 'banzai' (ไธ‡ๆญณ) is written with the characters meaning 'ten thousand years'. It was historically used as a celebratory shout, particularly in military contexts, signifying a wish for longevity and victory. The phrase became popular in the early 20th century among Japanese military forces, especially during World War II. Its usage has evolved over decades, becoming associated with festive celebrations and public events, symbolizing joy and enthusiasm. In contemporary usage, 'banzai' is often heard in various cultural celebrations and festivities, both in Japan and abroad, illustrating its transformation from a military term to a symbol of celebration.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,953, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.