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.
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.
The battle cry echoed across the battlefield.
A loud shout or yell, often used in military contexts. More literary or formal.
The soldiers were roused by the general's battle cry.
A phrase or motto used to unite people, express a cause, or motivate a group, not necessarily in physical battle.
Borrowed from English, widely used for any rallying cry, campaign slogan, or motto.
Their battle cry is 'Win justice!'
A motto or slogan, often used in formal or organizational contexts.
Literally 'password' or 'watchword', but can be used figuratively as a shared rallying cry or motto among a group.
A shout used by an individual to psych themselves up, often in sports or personal challenges.
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.
The company's battle cry is 'Keep challenging.'
Our battle cry is 'Never give up.'
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.