たーまや

interjection

tamaya!; fireworks cheer

Traditional shout of appreciation when viewing fireworks, originating from the name of an Edo-period fireworks vendor. Often chanted in a drawn-out manner. Compare with かーぎや, another historical fireworks vendor name used similarly.

See also: かーぎや

• 花はな火びが上あがると、観かん客きゃくが「たーまや！」と叫さけんだ。

  When the fireworks went up, the spectators shouted "Tamaya!"

• 「たーまやー！」の掛かけ声ごえが夜よ空ぞらに響ひびいた。

  The cry of "Tamayaa!" echoed through the night sky.