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Mafia

Noun

Definitions

1. Mafia
2. Sicilian Mafia

This katakana noun refers to the Mafia, an organized crime syndicate originating in Italy. It is used broadly in Japanese to describe the Italian-American mob as well as similar criminal organizations in other contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She put on a brave face and said "a Mafia boss doesn't cry."

Sentence 2

My friend asked, "Do I look like someone who'd be targeted by the Mafia?"

Sentence 3

He told himself, "don't act like you're in the Mafia."

Sentence 4

Why am I so nervous? It's not like this is a Mafia job interview.

Sentence 5

No matter the movie, the Mafia dinner table always looks weirdly delicious, right?