Associations to the word «Oyabun»

Wiktionary

OYABUN, noun. The Father. The absolute leader in a Yakuza clan. He has an advisor called a Saiko-komon. Besides that he has an army of advocates, accountants, secretaries and advisors.

Dictionary definition

OYABUN, noun. A Japanese supervisor.

Wise words

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