よいやよいや

expression

hear! hear!; hooray

An exclamation used to cheer or express enthusiastic approval, often in a lively, informal setting. Similar to English 'hear, hear!' or 'hooray!'.

• 「よいやよいや！」と観かん客きゃくが叫さけんだ。

  The audience shouted, 'Hooray! Hooray!'

• 彼かれの演えん説ぜつに、人ひと々びとは「やんややんや」と声こえを上あげた。

  People raised their voices with 'Hear, hear!' at his speech.