“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
着服
chakufuku embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing; dressing oneself, putting on clothes
盗用
touyou embezzlement, fraudulent use, plagiarism, appropriation
私消
shishou embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds, defalcation
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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