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濫用

らんよう

N1abuse · overuse

Examples

権力の濫用を戒める寓話を読んだ。

専門用語を濫用すると、説明が分かりにくくなる。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 濫用 is read as らんよう and is a noun and する verb for abusing or overusing power, terminology, or another resource beyond proper limits.
  • Basic usage: Abuse of authority appears in 権力の濫用, while overuse appears in 専門用語を濫用する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Misuse and overuse
    • It covers improper exercise of power and excessive use of terms that harms clarity.
  • Difference from 多用
    • 多用 states that something is used frequently; 濫用 carries a negative judgment that use exceeds proper limits.

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