yakuza
noun /jəˈkuːzə/, /ˈjækuːzɑː/
/jəˈkuːzə/, /ˈjækuːzɑː/
(also Yakuza)
often the yakuza
[singular]- a secret organization of criminals in Japan that is similar to the Mafia
类似于黑手党的日本秘密犯罪组织 - The yakuza is involved in gambling and drugs.
黑帮参与赌博和毒品。 - The Yakuza has a very complex organizational structure.
山口组的组织结构非常复杂。
- The yakuza is involved in gambling and drugs.