banzai

The other definitions of this word are also right, but the word banzai is used as a symbol of cheer. Banzai basically means "hands up" but in a cheerful way. When you put your hands up and say banzai, it's more of a "YAAAAAYYY" than a "hands up".

son: Sotsugyou chita yo! ( I graduated!! )
mother: banzai!

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