“Holdup” in Japanese
Short answer
ホールドアップ
hoorudoappu
Holdup in Japanese is “ホールドアップ” (hoorudoappu). Full meaning: holdup, stickup; holding up one's hands; hands up!, stick 'em up!.
Other ways to say “Holdup” in Japanese
追いはぎ
oihagi highwayman, bandit, brigand, mugger; highway robbery, holdup, mugging
荒らし
arashi (Internet) troll, disturber; raising havoc, laying waste, trolling, vandalism; robbery, holdup
荒し
arashi (Internet) troll, disturber; raising havoc, laying waste, trolling, vandalism; robbery, holdup
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