gang in Japanese
gang in Japanese is 群れ, 集団, ギャング — gang means a group of people, often criminals, who band together and share an identity or purpose.
gang in Japanese
群れ
Pronounced: mure
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
集団
Pronounced: shuudan
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
ギャング
Pronounced: gyangu
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
一隊
Pronounced: ittai
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
団
Pronounced: dan
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
暴力団
Pronounced: bōryokudan
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
ギャング
Pronounced: gyangu
A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
ギャング
Pronounced: gyangu
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
暴力団
Pronounced: bōryokudan
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
What does "gang" mean?
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noun A group of people, often criminals, who band together and share an identity or purpose.
"Police say the graffiti was left by a local gang marking its territory."
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noun Informally, any close group of friends or associates.
"The whole gang met up at the diner after the game."
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noun A team of workers operating together under one supervisor.
"A work gang was repairing the tracks overnight."
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verb To act together as a group, especially to attack or confront someone (usually "gang up on").
"The other kids ganged up on him during recess."
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gang in a sentence
- Police say the graffiti was left by a local gang marking its territory.
- Rival gangs have controlled different parts of the neighborhood for years.
- The whole gang met up at the diner after the game.
- A work gang was repairing the tracks overnight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gang" in Japanese?
"gang" in Japanese is 群れ, 集団, ギャング. gang means: A group of people, often criminals, who band together and share an identity or purpose.
How do you pronounce 群れ?
"gang" in Japanese is 群れ, pronounced "mure".
How do you use "gang" in a sentence?
Example: "Police say the graffiti was left by a local gang marking its territory." In Japanese, "gang" is 群れ, 集団, ギャング.
Are there other ways to say "gang" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "gang": 群れ, 集団, ギャング, 一隊, 団, 暴力団.
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