Japanese symbol for “hurray”
万歳
ばんざい
Romaji: banzai
banzai; hurray; hurrah; hooray
In Japanese, hurray is 万歳, read ばんざい (banzai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- int, n, vi banzai; hurray; hurrah; hooray
- n something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration
- n, vi, vs giving up; throwing one's hands up
- n eternal life and prosperity
Written forms: 万歳、万才. Readings: ばんざい、バンザイ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “hurray”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| フレー | フレー furee | hurray; hooray; go! |
| マンセー | マンセー mansee | banzai (celebratory or congratulatory cheer); hurrah; hooray |
| えいえいおー | えいえいおー eieioo | hurray; hurrah |
| わあ | わあ waa | yeah!; alright!; hurray! |
| 弥栄 | いやさか iyasaka | best of luck; all the best; hurray |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 万能 | ばんのう bannou | all-purpose; utility; universal |
| 万一 | まんいち man'ichi | (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); 10000 to 1 |
| 万全 | ばんぜん banzen | perfection; flawlessness |
| 万事 | ばんじ banji | all; everything |
| 万引き | まんびき manbiki | shoplifting; shoplifter |
| 歳月 | さいげつ saigetsu | time; years |
| 歳暮 | せいぼ seibo | year-end gift |
| 歳出 | さいしゅつ saishutsu | annual expenditure (of a state, organization, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “hurray”.
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