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
- The yakuza is involved in gambling and drugs.
- The Yakuza has a very complex organizational structure.