yakuza
Pronunciation: /jəˈkuːzə/
Definition of yakuza
noun ( plural same)
(the Yakuza)Origin:
Japanese, from ya 'eight' + ku 'nine' + za 'three', referring to the worst hand in a gambling game
Japanese, from ya 'eight' + ku 'nine' + za 'three', referring to the worst hand in a gambling game
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