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Banzai

Banzai, literally 'ten thousand years (of life to you)', is a form of greeting used to the Japanese emperor since late 19th century. Later it became an exclamation as a Japanese battle cry in early 20th century, and consequently referred fiercely and recklessly attacking Japanese troops.

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