Examples of 'oyabun' in a sentence

Meaning of "oyabun"

'Oyabun' as a noun in Japanese culture refers to the head of a yakuza family or organization, similar to a mafia boss
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  • The absolute leader of a yakuza clan. He has an advisor called a saiko-komon. Besides that he has an army of advocates, accountants, secretaries and advisors.

How to use "oyabun" in a sentence

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I want to be an oyabun of equal standing to the others.
Kenji is not fit to be oyabun.
Oyabun told me about what you did.
I need to deliver some things to the Oyabun.
My oyabun says this was a worthwhile investment.
I have to deliver this to the Oyabun personally.
One oyabun to a town we can tolerate but not two.
I will tactfully explain it to Oyabun.
Oyabun just came in.
Disappeared after botching a shipment for a Yakuza Oyabun.
Oyabun is almighty within the clan and his words is the law.
I have something to talk about with Oyabun Kagotome.
Oyabun Boss might not show up tonight.
I will apologize to Oyabun later.
Oyabun is on his way from Japan.

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You will never be Oyabun.
Not one oyabun in Japan would listen to such demands.
You must be the Oyabun.
The Oyabun is almighty within the clan and his word is law.
You know better than I do that the man is a Yakuza oyabun.
Tono has alerted every oyabun in Tokyo that my brother has interfered in his affairs.
Things were really bad with the Funahachi Oyabun gang.
Boss Oyabun will probably not come.
I heard about you and the Oyabun while I was on the island.
Not one Oyabun in all Japan would listen to such absurd demands.
And the yakuza community called him the greatest Oyabun in all of Japan.
My Oyabun told me to.
As your Oyabun.
Oyabun will control Serigazawa from now on!
I did not come here for a lesson, Oyabun.
He's also the oyabun According to sources in the japanese underworld.
With respect. Kenji is not fit to be oyabun.
Asa, you told the Oyabun to go down the mountain last night.
People aren't saying very nice things about the Oyabun.
Her Oyabun decides that, in accordance with Yakuza tradition, she sever her thumb in atonement.
Once Shado escaped, the sensei allowed himself to be killed by the Oyabun.
He 's the Oyabun for one of the largest Yakuza families in Japan.
According to sources in the Japanese underworld, he 's also the oyabun of a major Yakuza syndicate.
Richard Fickman … a fence known for moving uncut diamonds … disappeared after botching a shipment for a yakuza oyabun.
What? He fooled the other officers and led your Oyabun to the escape route.
You see… Oyabun Chuji did a lot for me in the past.
But ultimately the moment Such a small event, that would lead me to becoming oyabun.
I stayed over at the gambling Oyabun Kadomasa's place last night.
Among them were legendary mercenaries and assassins, but Maseo, now a slave to the Oyabun.
The way you let Oyabun Chuji get away… that was really something.
Yeah. My uncle Kansuke said he was gonna let the Oyabun meet his lady.
Some people praise Oyabun like you do… And some feel different about him.
But from everything I am seeing, you have taken over from your father as the Oyabun.
Oyabun Tomegoro, this is the daughter of Narumiya.
Traveling is a good thing… since I get to drink with a Miyakashi Oyabun.

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