banzai

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From Japanese 万歳 (ばんざい, banzai, “(a life of) ten thousand years”)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈbæn.zaɪ/, X-SAMPA: /bA:n"zaI/
  • Hyphenation: ban‧zai

Adjective [edit]

banzai (comparative more banzai, superlative most banzai)

  1. Thrill-seeking; wild.
    • 1991, Cycle World: Volume 30
      Still, the Seca II isn't meant to be a racebike, and power is adequate for all but the most banzai backroad blitzing.

Derived terms [edit]

terms derived from banzai

Interjection [edit]

banzai

  1. A cry or cheer of enthusiasm, or to celebrate victory.
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