noun

Poss. from 八九三.
  1. yakuza, gangster, mobster, hoodlum, racketeer, gambler.

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. useless, worthless, good-for-nothing, trashy.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
やくざ
 
 
 
ヤクザ