Banchō (position)
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can refer to either a governmental position during the ritsuryo period, or the leader of a group of delinquents
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honor. Banchō who rule several schools and have control of other banchō are called , and in elementary schools and under, the term for banchō is .
In reality, though, banchō were becoming increasingly rare in the 1970s, and by the 1980s the term was relatively old-fashioned. Vestiges of the word still remained, though, such as in the nicknames for baseball players Kazuhiro Kiyohara
and Daisuke Miura
. By the end of the 20th century, the term almost did not exist at all, though groups of delinquents who committed crimes began to stand out. The term became a title of honor for people with leadership personalities and who stood against tough elements, and in turn, the negative connotation of the word diminished. It also became a scornful term for people who had a great deal of bravado.
On the other hand, in the manga world, due to a backlash, a genre called "banchō manga" has been created, with there being various types of banchō.
Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency is participation in illegal behavior by minors who fall under a statutory age limit. Most legal systems prescribe specific procedures for dealing with juveniles, such as juvenile detention centers. There are a multitude of different theories on the causes of crime, most if not...
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Governmental position
During the ritsuryo system, a banchō was a lower position in the Imperial Guard. In the Engi-Shiki there are several references to people holding this position.Juvenile delinquency
In Japan in the 20th century, the term refers to a leader of juvenile delinquents in middle and high schools. It is thought that this current meaning originates from the original meaning of the term - the personalities of guard commanders. An alternative is that the word derives from , a term for a position in the former Japanese army. Female banchō are called . The typical image of a banchō is a uncouth fighter who has a strong sense of gangGang
A gang is a group of people who, through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage, share a common identity. In current usage it typically denotes a criminal organization or else a criminal affiliation. In early usage, the word gang referred to a group of workmen...
honor. Banchō who rule several schools and have control of other banchō are called , and in elementary schools and under, the term for banchō is .
In reality, though, banchō were becoming increasingly rare in the 1970s, and by the 1980s the term was relatively old-fashioned. Vestiges of the word still remained, though, such as in the nicknames for baseball players Kazuhiro Kiyohara
Kazuhiro Kiyohara
is a former professional baseball player in Japan, having played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league for 23 seasons. He retired following the 2008 season.-Biography:...
and Daisuke Miura
Daisuke Miura
Daisuke Miura is a professional baseball player from Kashihara, Nara, Japan. He is a starting pitcher for the Yokohama BayStars....
. By the end of the 20th century, the term almost did not exist at all, though groups of delinquents who committed crimes began to stand out. The term became a title of honor for people with leadership personalities and who stood against tough elements, and in turn, the negative connotation of the word diminished. It also became a scornful term for people who had a great deal of bravado.
On the other hand, in the manga world, due to a backlash, a genre called "banchō manga" has been created, with there being various types of banchō.