マフィア
Meanings
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Mafia
Refers to the organized crime syndicate, especially the Sicilian Mafia, or by extension any similar criminal organization.
He is known as a Mafia boss.
The movie depicts a Mafia conflict.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がマフィアに入るfor someone to join the mafia
It seems he joined the mafia when he was young.
- マフィアの抗争a turf war/conflict between mafia groups
The movie depicts a conflict between two mafia families.
- マフィアと手を組むto team up with the mafia
That politician is said to have been in league with the mafia.