ボス

Japanese

Etymology

From English boss.

Noun

ボス • (bosu) 

1. a boss, especially of a criminal organization
2. a leader of a group of animals
3. (video games) boss (a particularly challenging enemy that must be beaten in order to progress)

Synonyms

• 親分(おやぶん) (oyabun)

Descendants

• → English: boss (video game sense)