English–Japanese

“gang” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigyangu

Example

その映画にはギャングが登場します。so no ei ga ni wa gya n gu ga tō jō shi ma su

A gang appears in the movie.

Illustration for ギャング (gang)

How to say “gang” in Japanese

“Gang” in Japanese is ギャング (gyangu).

Describes an organized group whose members cooperate in criminal activity.

Full entry for ギャング: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ギャング

警察は町に潜むギャングの動きを注意深く調べています。kei satsu wa machi ni hiso mu gya n gu no ugo ki o chū i fuka ku shira be te i ma su

The police are carefully investigating the activities of a gang hiding in the town.

Tips for using ギャング

  • English uses gang beyond crime, including for a group of workers who share a task, while Japanese ギャング (gyangu) commonly suggests criminals.

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