Associations to the word «Yakuza»

Wiktionary

YAKUZA, noun. A Japanese organized crime gang
YAKUZA, noun. A member of a Japanese organized crime gang

Dictionary definition

YAKUZA, noun. A Japanese gangster.
YAKUZA, noun. Organized crime in Japan; an alliance of criminal organizations and illegal enterprises.

Wise words

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