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bosozoku

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Japanese subculture associated with customized motorcycles and riding together in large groups.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A bosozoku gang, which is part of this subculture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 暴走族(ぼうそうぞく) (bōsōzoku, “bosozoku gang”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 暴走族 (bàozǒuzú) — bosozoku gang
  • Japanese: 暴走族 (bōsōzoku) — bosozoku gang
  • Korean: 폭주족 (pokjujok) — bosozoku gang