yakuza

/jɑˈkuzə/
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Definitions of yakuza
  1. noun
    organized crime in Japan; an alliance of criminal organizations and illegal enterprises
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    type of:
    gangdom, gangland, organized crime
    underworld organizations
  2. noun
    a Japanese gangster
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    type of:
    gangster, mobster
    a criminal who is a member of gang
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