万歳

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 万歳(ばんざい) is a celebratory shout equivalent to hurrah.
• Basic usage: It is used for cheering a victory or describing a pose with both arms raised.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A shout and a pose
  • 万歳と叫ぶ means to shout hurrah.
  • 万歳の格好 refers to the arms-raised pose.