yakuza

Definitions

1. A Japanese organized crime gang.
2. A member of that Japanese organized crime gang.

Equivalents

Examples

“Japan’s largest yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end⟳ its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing “trouble⟳,” authorities said, as the mafia-like groups contend with falling membership and increased police crackdowns.”

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