“Embezzlement” in Japanese
Short answer
Embezzlement in Japanese is “横領” (ouryou). Full meaning: embezzlement, misappropriation, usurpation.
Other ways to say “Embezzlement” in Japanese
猫ばば
nekobaba embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing, stealing; covering up wrongdoings and feigning ignorance
私消
shishou embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds, defalcation
着服
chakufuku embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing; dressing oneself, putting on clothes
盗用
touyou embezzlement, fraudulent use, plagiarism, appropriation
使い込み
tsukaikomi embezzlement
横奪
oudatsu misappropriation, embezzlement
猫ババ
nekobaba embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing, stealing; covering up wrongdoings and feigning ignorance
オーリョー
ouryou embezzlement, misappropriation, usurpation
費消
hishou spending, consumption; misappropriation, embezzlement
つまみ食い
tsumamigui eating with one's fingers; snitching food, snatched food, secret eating, food snatched and eaten without the meal starting; embezzlement, misappropriation, exploiting something
ツマミ食い
tsumamigui eating with one's fingers; snitching food, snatched food, secret eating, food snatched and eaten without the meal starting; embezzlement, misappropriation, exploiting something
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