thug in Japanese
thug in Japanese is サグ, チンピラ, 凶悪犯人 — thug means a violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
thug in Japanese
サグ
Pronounced: sagu
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
チンピラ
Pronounced: chinpira
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
凶悪犯人
Pronounced: kyōakuhannin
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
殺し屋
Pronounced: koroshiya
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
What does "thug" mean?
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noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
"The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs."
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thug in a sentence
- The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs.
- Local thugs demanded protection money from shop owners.
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What is "thug" in Japanese?
"thug" in Japanese is サグ, チンピラ, 凶悪犯人. thug means: A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
How do you pronounce サグ?
"thug" in Japanese is サグ, pronounced "sagu".
How do you use "thug" in a sentence?
Example: "The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs." In Japanese, "thug" is サグ, チンピラ, 凶悪犯人.
Are there other ways to say "thug" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "thug": サグ, チンピラ, 凶悪犯人, 殺し屋.
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