also: わっしょ
interjection
A rhythmic chant used when carrying a portable shrine (mikoshi) at festivals, or in other group-lifting situations.
祭りで神輿を担ぎながら「わっしょい、わっしょい」と声を合わせた。
At the festival, they chanted 'wasshoi, wasshoi' in unison while carrying the mikoshi.