1. plural of banzai; a Japanese exclamation or cheer expressing joy, approval, or patriotic fervor
Usage: often used in historical contexts referring to Japanese military culture; can refer to the exclamation itself or instances of shouting it

1. third-person singular present tense of banzai; to shout 'banzai' as an exclamation or cheer
Usage: less common usage than the noun form

Examples

• The crowd erupted in banzais when the team scored the winning goal.
• Soldiers historically shouted banzais as they charged into battle.
• The audience banzais with enthusiasm during the celebration.
• Multiple banzais echoed through the stadium.
• He banzais in support of the visiting dignitary.