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Meaning of BANZAI

Pronunciation:  bân'zI

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
 
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ban"zai"\, interj. [Jap. banzai, banzei, ten thousand
years, forever.]
Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation
of the emperor and as a battle cry. [Japan]
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: bugle call, call to arms, call-up, catchword, clarion, clarion call, conscription, exhortation, go for broke, gung ho, levy, mobilization, muster, rally, rallying cry, rebel yell, recruitment, slogan, trumpet call, war cry, war whoop, watchword
 

 

 

 

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