“Misuse” in Japanese
Short answer
Misuse in Japanese is “誤用” (goyou). Full meaning: misuse, incorrect use, abuse, malapropism.
Other ways to say “Misuse” in Japanese
乱用
ranyou abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
妄用
bouyou misuse, abuse
悪用
akuyou abuse, misuse, perversion
不正使用
fuseishiyou unauthorized use, misuse
誤使用
goshiyou improper use, wrong use, misuse, mishandling, abuse
濫用
ranyou abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
らん用
ranyou abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
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