BANZAI

banzai

(noun) a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

banzai (comparative more banzai, superlative most banzai)

Thrill-seeking; wild.

Interjection

banzai

A cry or cheer of enthusiasm, or to celebrate victory.

Noun

banzai (plural banzais)

A cry or cheer of "banzai", to express enthusiasm or celebrate victory.

A short form of banzai attack or banzai charge.

Anagrams

• Abazin, Zabian, Zainab

Source: Wiktionary


Ban"zai", interj. [Jap. banzai, banzei, ten thousand years, forever.]

Definition: Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation of the emperor and as a battle cry. [Japan]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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