How to say 'Gangster' in Japanese | やくざ

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The Japanese word for Gangster is 'Yakuza', written as やくざ in Japanese.

word

やくざ

Meaning

Gangster

Reading

Yakuza

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'やくざ' refers to a member of organized crime groups in Japan, often associated with the Yakuza. These groups are known for their strict codes of conduct, hierarchical structures, and involvement in various illegal activities. The term can also carry a cultural connotation, as Yakuza are sometimes romanticized in media. Example sentences: He is a gangster「彼はやくざだ」(かれはやくざだ). The gangster was arrested「やくざが逮捕された」(やくざがたいほされた). Note that the term can be used both neutrally and pejoratively depending on context.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

5827

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word やくざ

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

や

Reading

hiragana

く

Reading

hiragana

ざ

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'Yakuza' means 'Gangster' .

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