Meaning

Primary

Biker Gang

Alternatives

Motorcycle Gang, Japanese Bikers, Bosozoku

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A tribe that runs wild (暴走) is what the Japanese call a biker gang. Just imagine them riding around on their bikes, running wild. They're also close, like a family. How nice!

Reading

ぼうそうぞく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

暴走族は、アライグマをひいたことを認めた。

The motorcycle gang confessed that they had run over the raccoon.

暴走族に入るなんて、ゼッタイにゼッタイに認めませんよ。

I will never ever acknowledge your joining of a biker gang.

ビエトさん、あなたが暴走族をしていた頃のエピソードについて、早急にお返事いただけると幸いです。

Mr. Viet, I would be grateful if you could reply as soon as possible about your time spent in a biker gang.

Kanji Composition