yakuza
Meaning
- A Japanese organized crime gang. (plural: yakuza)
- A member of a Japanese organized crime gang. (plural: yakuzas)
Synonyms
gangster organization
crime syndicate
band of thugs
group of hoodlums
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈjakuza/
Etymology
From Japanese やくざ (yakuza). See there for more details.
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