During Japanese local weddings, it is customary to do a toast called Banzai. During this toast, the guests chant and repeat the word “Banzai” three times (in unison) to wish the Bride and Groom a lifetime of love, health, happiness, and prosperity.
Banzai vs bonsai
In the United States, the term “bonsai” is used to describe many types of container-grown plants. Typically, they are small trees or shrubs that have been miniaturized by following precise bonsai principles and techniques.
The term was adapted from an earlier Chinese art form that involved planting and cultivating miniature trees in shallow containers. In Japan, it became popular in the 19th century as a form of gardening and decorative art.
Aspects of the practice are influenced by Zen Buddhism and the concept of wabi-sabi, which is characterized by simplicity, tactfulness, and a sense of the natural world. The goal of bonsai is to produce a miniature tree that has the same appearance as a full-grown plant.
Bonsai vs banzai
The term “banzai” is a Japanese exclamation, which means ten thousand years, and is often used as a cheer of enthusiasm or victory. It is also sometimes used as a type of battle cry, particularly during World War II. However, the use of this word can be considered to be disrespectful by some Japanese.