暴力団組員 (bouryokudankumiin) Japanese meaning | Kotomora組
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Incidents involving yakuza members are increasing.
employee, member, number
Related words
- 暴力団員
Synonymous; 暴力団組員 is slightly more explicit about being a member of a specific group (組), while 暴力団員 is a broader term for any member of a 暴力団.
- ヤクザ
Common colloquial term for yakuza or gangster; 暴力団組員 is more formal and legalistic.
Etymology
Compound of 暴力団 (bōryokudan, 'violent group/organized crime group') + 組員 (kumiin, 'member of a group/crew').
