WORD DETAIL
濫発
らんぱつ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
濫発(らんぱつ) combines indiscrimination濫and issuance発to denote excessive or careless issuing. - Basic usage: It applies to permits or coupons released so freely that control or value declines.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Indiscriminate, not merely numerous
濫発carries criticism of weak standards or needless volume rather than neutrally reporting a large number of issues.

