oyabun en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 親分 (literally “foster parent”).
Meanings
- The absolute leader of a yakuza clan. He has an advisor called a saiko-komon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oyabuns | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oyabun | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
shatei gashira · godfather · waka gashira · shatei · kyodai · yakuza