Saturday, August 20, 2011

Japanese: What does "Oyoiyoi" mean?

Question:


This is where I got it from. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKbcsnA-w…

Answer:


I can't here it clearly but it should be "kakegoe = cry"
We have such expressions as "ike ike" "sore sore" (go!/ come on!/ keep it up!)
In traditional Japanese folk songs, "sa yoi yoi" "sa dokkoisho" to make it easy to beat time.
Or, it could be another meaning of "kakegoe" which is calling out encouragement to people in a group, especially for troops.

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