Battle cry - Toki

Japanese: 鬨 - トキ
Battle cry - Toki
A shout made in battle to inspire morale and announce the start of the battle to the enemy. The general would shout "Ei ei" and the whole army would shout "Ou" in unison, and this would usually be repeated three times. It was also uttered as an expression of joy at victory. A battle cry.
2. A loud voice from a large number of people all at once.

Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend

Japanese:
合戦で、士気を鼓舞し、敵に対して戦闘の開始を告げるために発する叫び声。大将が「えいえい」と発声して全軍が「おう」と声を上げて和し、これを三度繰り返すのを通例とする。また、戦勝の喜びの表現としても発した。鬨の声。
多数の人が、一度にどっとあげる声。

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