えいえい

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Meanings

1

A rhythmic chant used when lifting or pulling something together, similar to 'heave-ho' or 'yo-heave-ho'.

みんなで「えいえい」と声こえをかけながら重おもい箱はこを持もち上あげた。
We lifted the heavy box together, chanting 'heave-ho'.

2

hey!; you!

A sharp call to get someone's attention, sometimes used in a threatening or confrontational manner.

「えいえい、そこの君きみ！」と彼かれは呼よびかけた。
'Hey, you there!' he called out.