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Definition of Banzai
1. Noun. A Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph.
Definition of Banzai
1. interj. Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation of the emperor and as a battle cry.
Definition of Banzai
1. Adjective. Thrill-seeking; wild. ¹
2. Interjection. A cry or cheer of enthusiasm, or to celebrate victory. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Banzai
1. a Japanese battle cry [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Banzai
Literary usage of Banzai
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. With Togo: The Story of Seven Months' Active Service Under His Command by H. C. Seppings Wright (1905)
"The Dalny banzai—The banzai at Liao-Yang—The Naval banzai—A visit to ... As a
big " banzai " in celebration of the fall of Port Arthur was to take place in ..."
2. The Garter Mission to Japan (1906)
"Every child was armed with two flags, one Japanese and one English, which were
waved most conscientiously, and then there arose such a shouting of " banzai ..."
3. Port Arthur, the Siege and Capitulation by Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1906)
"... and the shouts of " banzai" rending the air, proclaimed a great success gained
that day by the gallant 6th Brigade, which bade fair to lead to a speedy ..."
4. The Garden of Asia: Impressions from Japan by Reginald John Farrer (1904)
"... THE GARDEN OF ASIA i DAI NIPON banzai ACROSS the waste of waters a mass of
broken grey sketches itself dimly against the turbulent clouds. ..."
5. Things Japanese: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan for by Basil Hall Chamberlain (1902)
"... Dai Nihon banzai! •' Long live Great Japan ! " Japan is a young nation—at
least a rejuvenated nation—and youth will be self-confident. ..."
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