JLPT N3 Intermediate
万歳
A celebratory cheer meaning ‘Long live’ or ‘Hooray,’ or conversely, an admission of total surrender.
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Other forms
バンザイ very common
万才 rare
1 Interjection, Noun, Suru verb
"Hooray!" / "Long live!"
A shout of celebration or wish for longevity typically performed while raising both arms in the air.
2 Noun, Suru verb
"It's over" / "To give up"
A state of complete surrender or hopelessness where one has no remaining options or resources.
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