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流用 (りゅうよう) — diversion (e.g. of funds) · Nihongo Circle

流用

りゅうよう

nountransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1diversion (e.g. of funds)
2appropriation
3misappropriation
4making use of (for another purpose)
5reuse
6repurpose

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Kanji in this word

流Current, A Sink, Flow10 strokes 用Utilize, Business, Service5 strokes

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