noun
extortion; blackmail; shakedown
Refers to the act of coercing money or favors from someone, often by threatening or exploiting a position of power.
彼は暴力団のたかりの被害にあった。
He fell victim to extortion by the gang.
たかりは犯罪です。
Extortion is a crime.
noun
extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
Refers to a person who engages in extortion or blackmail. Often used in colloquial contexts.
あの男はたかりだから気をつけて。
That guy is an extortionist, so be careful.
恐喝 is a more formal term for extortion or blackmail, often used in legal contexts, while たかり is more colloquial and can imply a shakedown or mooching.
ゆすり also means extortion or blackmail, but often implies a more direct threat or intimidation, whereas たかり can include mooching or sponging off someone.
Derived from the verb たかる (to swarm, to gather, or to extort). The noun form たかり refers to the act or the person who extorts. The kanji 集り is related to the gathering sense, but the extortion meaning is usually written in kana.