extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
Refers to a person who engages in extortion or blackmail. Often used in colloquial contexts.
He fell victim to extortion by the gang.
Extortion is a crime.
That guy is an extortionist, so be careful.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 集り is rare and may be confused with other readings.
Kanji form is seldom used; learners should prefer the kana spelling.
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.