万歳
Reading: ばんざい
Meaning: hurrah, banzai, long life
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Example Sentence
試合 に 勝って 万歳 を した
We won the match and raised our arms in celebration.
Usage Notes
An exclamation of joy or celebration, literally meaning '10,000 years.' Also used as the action of raising both arms in celebration.
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