“Delinquent” in Japanese
Short answer
ヤンキー
yankii
Delinquent in Japanese is “ヤンキー” (yankii). Full meaning: delinquent (youth), delinquency; Yankee.
Other ways to say “Delinquent” in Japanese
不良
furyou bad, poor, inferior, defective; delinquent, hoodlum, hooligan
ＤＱＮ
dokyun dumb-ass, person lacking common sense or basic knowledge; delinquent, violent person, rough-looking person
ふりょう
furyou bad, poor, inferior, defective; delinquent, hoodlum, hooligan
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