yakuza in Japanese
yakuza in Japanese is やくざ, ヤクザ, 極道 — yakuza means an organized Japanese crime syndicate, or a member of one.
yakuza in Japanese
やくざ
Pronounced: yakuza
A Japanese organized crime gang.
ヤクザ
Pronounced: yakuza
A Japanese organized crime gang.
極道
Pronounced: gokudō
A Japanese organized crime gang.
やくざ
Pronounced: yakuza
A member of that Japanese organized crime gang.
ヤクザ
Pronounced: yakuza
A member of that Japanese organized crime gang.
What does "yakuza" mean?
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noun An organized Japanese crime syndicate, or a member of one.
"The film follows a young man drawn into the yakuza after moving to Tokyo."
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yakuza in a sentence
- The film follows a young man drawn into the yakuza after moving to Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "yakuza" in Japanese?
"yakuza" in Japanese is やくざ, ヤクザ, 極道. yakuza means: An organized Japanese crime syndicate, or a member of one.
How do you pronounce やくざ?
"yakuza" in Japanese is やくざ, pronounced "yakuza".
How do you use "yakuza" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a young man drawn into the yakuza after moving to Tokyo." In Japanese, "yakuza" is やくざ, ヤクザ, 極道.
Are there other ways to say "yakuza" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "yakuza": やくざ, ヤクザ, 極道.
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