日本万歳
Nihon banzai
The English phrase "long live japan" is translated into Japanese as 日本万歳 (Nihon banzai).
日本万歳 is an exclamation used to express strong loyalty and wish for the eternal prosperity of Japan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 日本 (Nihon), meaning Japan and 万歳 (banzai), which literally means ten thousand years.
How do you pronounce it?
Nihon banzai
When do people say it?
The term 万歳 (banzai) is a traditional celebratory shout used in Japan to express joy or to offer long life to a person or entity.
Did you know?
- While it means 'long live', the phrase 万歳 is sometimes used ironically in modern Japanese comedy to signal a dramatic or over-the-top failure.
- The word 万歳 (banzai) is so deeply tied to the physical action of cheering that it can be used as a verb to describe the act of raising one's arms in celebration.
- The concept of 'ten thousand years' in 万歳 was borrowed from ancient Chinese imperial greetings, where the number ten thousand represented an infinite or complete amount.
Examples in context
- 日本万歳！Nihon banzai!Long live Japan!
- 我々は日本万歳と叫んだ。Wareware wa Nihon banzai to sakenda.We shouted, "Long live Japan!"
- 日本万歳、との願いを込めて。Nihon banzai, to no negai o komete.With a wish for "Long live Japan."
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are watching a national celebration on TV.
- 蓮 Ren見て、みんなが日本万歳と叫んでいるよ。Mite, minna ga Nippon banzai to sakende iru yo.Look, everyone is shouting long live Japan.
- 陽葵 Himariすごい熱気だね。Sugoi nekki da ne.The passion is amazing, isn't it?
- 蓮 Ren僕も一緒に日本万歳！Boku mo issho ni Nippon banzai!I'll join in too, long live Japan!
- 陽葵 Himariあはは、蓮くん、元気だね。Ahaha, Ren-kun, genki da ne.Haha, Ren, you're so energetic.
