Word details

誤用

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 誤用.

Dictionary

Entry

誤用ようNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #59302
1

misuse; incorrect use; abuse; malapropism

Examples
その語は誤用されやすい。
The word lends itself to misuse by beginners.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mistake, err, do wrong, mislead

14 strokesFrequency 1,150JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

あやま.る-あやま.る

utilize, business, service, use, employ

5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ヨウ

Kun

もち.いる

Nanori

たから

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