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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
noun
Pronounced: sagu
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
チンピラ
noun
Pronounced: chinpira
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
凶悪犯人
noun
Pronounced: kyōakuhannin
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
殺し屋
noun
Pronounced: koroshiya
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

What does "thug" mean?

  1. noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
    "The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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