“Thug” in Japanese
Short answer
Thug in Japanese is “乱波” (rappa). Full meaning: thug, hooligan, ruffian, villain, scoundrel.
Other ways to say “Thug” in Japanese
乱暴者
ranboumono thug, hooligan
破落戸
gorotsuki rogue, thug, hoodlum, punk, racketeer
雲助
kumosuke ruffian palanquin bearer (Edo period); thug, ruffian, scoundrel, exploiter
乱破
rappa thug, hooligan, ruffian, villain, scoundrel
ならず者
narazumono ruffian, scoundrel, rogue, rascal, villain, hoodlum, thug
ならずもの
narazumono ruffian, scoundrel, rogue, rascal, villain, hoodlum, thug
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