member of a criminal organization; gang member; yakuza member
Primarily refers to a member of a yakuza or other crime syndicate. Not used for ordinary group members.
He is a member of a yakuza group.
組員たちは定期的に集会を開く。
The gang members hold regular meetings.
member of an organized crime group; yakuza member; gangster
Compound of 組 (くみ, 'group, gang') and 員 (いん, 'member').