やんや

Meanings

1. Interjection hooray!; cheers!; bravo! See also: よいやよいや.
2. の-adjective, Adverb loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous

Example sentences

• 彼の名演技に観客はやんやの喝采を送った。
  His great performance drew thundering applause from the audience.

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