Meaning of BANZAI
| Pronunciation: | | bân'zI
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[n] a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph |
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BANZAI is a 6 letter word that starts with B. |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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]
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| | 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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