善ぜん哉ざい善ぜん哉ざい

expression

well done!; great!; bravo!

A Buddhist-derived exclamation of praise or approval, often used in a somewhat old-fashioned or literary context. Can be used sincerely or playfully.

• 善ぜん哉ざい善ぜん哉ざい、よくやった。

  Well done, well done! You did a great job.

• 彼かれは「善ぜん哉ざい善ぜん哉ざい」と言いって、弟で子しの頭あたまをなでた。

  He said 'Well done, well done!' and patted his disciple's head.