noun
gangland war; yakuza conflict
Refers to violent disputes between organized crime groups, typically involving shootings, stabbings, or other armed confrontations.
警察は暴力団抗争の拡大を警戒している。
The police are on alert for an escalation of the gangland war.
その地域では暴力団抗争が頻発している。
Gang conflicts are occurring frequently in that area.
Compound of 暴力団 (organized crime group) and 抗争 (conflict, dispute).