Translation guide
A shout or phrase used to rally fighters, intimidate enemies, or express determination in a conflict. In Japanese, this ranges from historical war cries to modern motivational shouts.
A loud shout made by warriors when charging into battle or to intimidate the enemy.
Traditional Japanese war cry, often a collective shout raised before or during battle. Historically used by samurai.
A phrase or motto used to unite people, express a cause, or motivate a group, not necessarily in physical battle.
A shout used by an individual to psych themselves up, often in sports or personal challenges.
A shout to focus one's spirit or energy, common in martial arts and sports.
彼は気合いの声を出して重いバーベルを持ち上げた。
He let out a battle cry and lifted the heavy barbell.
鬨 (とき) is specifically a historical war cry, while 気合いの声 (きあいのこえ) is a modern shout for psyching oneself up. Use 鬨 for samurai battles, 気合いの声 for sports or personal challenges.
Directly translating 'battle cry' as 戦いの叫び (たたかいのさけび) is understandable but not idiomatic. Use the options above for natural Japanese.
兵士たちは鬨の声をあげて突撃した。
The soldiers charged with a battle cry.
Literally 'voice of the war cry', a common phrase for a battle cry or rallying shout.
鬨の声が戦場に響き渡った。
The battle cry echoed across the battlefield.
A loud shout or yell, often used in military contexts. More literary or formal.
将軍の喊声に兵たちは奮い立った。
The soldiers were roused by the general's battle cry.
Borrowed from English, widely used for any rallying cry, campaign slogan, or motto.
彼らのスローガンは「正義を勝ち取れ」だ。
Their battle cry is 'Win justice!'
A motto or slogan, often used in formal or organizational contexts.
会社の標語は「挑戦し続けよう」です。
The company's battle cry is 'Keep challenging.'
Literally 'password' or 'watchword', but can be used figuratively as a shared rallying cry or motto among a group.
私たちの合言葉は「あきらめない」だ。
Our battle cry is 'Never give up.'
A shout or call used to encourage oneself or others, often in rhythmic activities or sports.
選手は掛け声とともにスタートを切った。
The athlete started with a battle cry.