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    Yakuza (en. Yakuza)

    /jakˈuθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organized crime group in Japan.
    The yakuza are known for their code of honor and distinctive lifestyle.
    Los yakuza son conocidos por su código de honor y su estilo de vida distintivo.
    Secret association with criminal activity.
    The film portrays the operations of the yakuza in Tokyo.
    La película retrata las operaciones de los yakuza en Tokio.
    Organization linked to Japanese organized crime.
    The yakuza are often involved in smuggling and extortion.
    Los yakuza a menudo están involucrados en el contrabando y la extorsión.

    Etymology

    The word 'yakuza' comes from the Japanese card game 'Hanafuda', where 'ya' means 'eight', 'ku' means 'nine', and 'za' means 'three', which is a losing hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the protection of the yakuza
    to be under the sponsorship or funding of the Japanese mafia.
    bajo la protección de los yakuza
    dealing with the yakuza
    to face activities related to Japanese organized crime.
    lidiar con los yakuza

    Related Words

    yakuza-kai
    one of the main yakuza organizations in Japan.
    yakuza-kai
    boryokudan
    Japanese term referring to criminal groups, including the yakuza.
    boryokudan
    gokudo
    a term used to describe the way of life of the yakuza.
    gokudo

    Slang Meanings

    Japanese mobster.
    That guy is a real yakuza, don't mess with him.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero yakuza, no te metas con él.
    A person who follows the rules of yakuza society.
    He always dresses elegantly, he looks like a yakuza.
    Siempre viste de manera elegante, parece un yakuza.