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じ 字
Kanji 頭 head, counter for large animals Related words 組くみ 長ちょう 組長 is the overall boss of a yakuza group, while 若頭 is the second-in-command or leader of the younger members.
舎しゃ 弟てい 舎弟 refers to sworn younger brothers in a yakuza hierarchy, often directly under the 若頭, whereas 若頭 is a specific leadership position.
Etymology Compound of 若 (young) and 頭 (head, leader). The exact historical origin within yakuza culture is uncertain, but the term has been used for centuries to denote a young leader or second-in-command in various traditional Japanese organizations.
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