waka gashira en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 若頭 (wakagashira, literally “junior head”).
Meanings
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A yakuza member ranking beneath the oyabun and responsible for seeing that his orders are carried out correctly.
I'm Umi, Oniji's waka gashira, and his eldest daughter. I will be leading the assault on the Cartel.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wakagashira | alternative | lexicographic | |
| waka gashira | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| waka-gashira | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
shatei gashira · shatei · kyodai · oyabun · yakuza