“Misappropriation” in Japanese
Short answer
Misappropriation in Japanese is “横奪” (oudatsu). Full meaning: misappropriation, embezzlement.
Other ways to say “Misappropriation” in Japanese
横領
ouryou embezzlement, misappropriation, usurpation
猫ばば
nekobaba embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing, stealing; covering up wrongdoings and feigning ignorance
不正流用
fuseiryuuyou misappropriation (of funds, etc.)
着服
chakufuku embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing; dressing oneself, putting on clothes
乱用
ranyou abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
私物化
shibutsuka appropriation, misappropriation, making one's own
流用
ryuuyou diversion, appropriation (e.g. of funds), misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts), recycling
費消
hishou spending, consumption; misappropriation, embezzlement
猫ババ
nekobaba embezzlement, misappropriation, pocketing, stealing; covering up wrongdoings and feigning ignorance
背任
hainin breach of trust, malfeasance, malpractice, misappropriation
オーリョー
ouryou embezzlement, misappropriation, usurpation
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