Definitions for oyabun
oy·abun

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1. oyabunnoun

   a Japanese supervisor

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1. oyabunnoun

   The Father. The absolute leader in a Yakuza clan. He has an advisor called a Saiko-komon. Besides that he has an army of advocates, accountants, secretaries and advisors.

2. Etymology: From the Yakuza hierarchy

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1. oyabun

   Yakuza (Japanese: ヤクザ, IPA: [jaꜜkɯza]) , also known as gokudō (極道, "the extreme path", IPA: [gokɯꜜdoː]), are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media, by request of the police, call them bōryokudan (暴力団, "violent groups", IPA: [boːɾʲokɯꜜdaɴ]), while the yakuza call themselves ninkyō dantai (任侠団体, "chivalrous organizations", IPA: [ɲiŋkʲoː dantai]). The English equivalent for the term yakuza is gangster, meaning an individual involved in a Mafia-like criminal organization. The yakuza are known for their strict codes of conduct, their organized fiefdom nature and several unconventional ritual practices such as yubitsume or amputation of the left little finger. Members are often portrayed as males with heavily-tattooed bodies and wearing fundoshi, sometimes with a kimono or, in more recent years, a Western-style "sharp" suit covering them. This group is still regarded as being among "the most sophisticated and wealthiest criminal organizations".At their height, the yakuza maintained a large presence in the Japanese media and operated internationally. At their peak in the early 1960s, police estimated that the yakuza had a membership of more than 200,000. However, this number has drastically dropped, a decline attributed to changing market opportunities and several legal and social developments in Japan which discourage the growth of yakuza membership. The yakuza still regularly engage in an array of criminal activities and many Japanese citizens still remain fearful of the threat these individuals pose to their safety. There remains no strict prohibition on yakuza membership in Japan today, although much legislation has been passed by the Japanese government aimed at impeding revenue and increasing liability for criminal activities.

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1. oyabun

   Oyabun is a Japanese term which refers to the boss or godfather in a Yakuza family (Japanese organized crime syndicate). The Oyabun has the highest rank in the gang and is typically responsible for overseeing all gang activities. The term also implies a paternal, caring role, as it is part of a system called "Oyabun-Kobun", which is similar to the Western concept of a godparent, but within the context of organized crime. The "Kobun" (followers/subordinates) owe their loyalty to the Oyabun, and in return, he offers them protection and guidance.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of oyabun in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of oyabun in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oyabun
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyabun
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