ヤクザ者もの

noun

yakuza member; gangster; professional gambler

Refers specifically to a member of a yakuza organization, often involved in gambling and other illegal activities. The term carries a strong underworld connotation.

See also: やくざ

• 彼かれはヤクザ者ものだと噂うわさされている。

  He is rumored to be a yakuza member.

• ヤクザ者ものが経けい営えいする店みせには近ちかづかないほうがいい。

  It's best to stay away from shops run by gangsters.

noun

good-for-nothing; hoodlum; ruffian

Used more broadly for a worthless person or a thug, not necessarily a formal yakuza member. Often carries a derogatory tone.

• あんなヤクザ者ものと付つき合あうのはやめなさい。

  Stop associating with that good-for-nothing.

• 町まちのヤクザ者ものたちが夜よ中なかに騒さわいでいた。

  The local hoodlums were making noise late at night.