yakuza boss
Japanese syndicate leader
A yakuza boss is the leader of a Japanese organized crime syndicate.
The term combines yakuza (Japanese mafia) with the hierarchical structure these groups maintain.
A yakuza boss commands loyalty from subordinates and oversees criminal enterprises including gambling, extortion, and trafficking: The yakuza boss controlled all operations in the Shinjuku district.
- crime familyCriminal organization by kinship
- organized crimeStructured illegal enterprise
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
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