WORD DETAIL
漏洩
ろうえい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Spelling:
漏洩. Reading:ろうえい. Core meaning: leak; disclosure. - Basic usage: Representative examples:
担当者は個人情報の漏洩を防ぐ手順を確認した/秘密の漏洩が発覚し、管理方法が見直された.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Leakage of information
漏洩describes protected information or secrets escaping outside their proper boundary. For a physical liquid leak, everyday Japanese more naturally uses漏れor漏れる.

