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不正流用 (ふせいりゅうよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
misappropriation ; embezzlement ; diversion of funds
Formal term for using money or assets for an unauthorized purpose, especially in business or government contexts. Often used with する to mean 'to misappropriate'.
Misappropriation of public funds is a serious crime.
Kanji 正 correct, justice, righteous 用 utilize, business, service Similar words 横おう 領りょう 横領 is a broader term for embezzlement or misappropriation, often used in legal contexts. 不正流用 specifically emphasizes the unauthorized use or diversion of funds, while 横領 can also imply theft or personal gain.
着ちゃく 服ふく 着服 is a more colloquial term for pocketing money or embezzlement, often with a nuance of secretly taking funds for oneself. 不正流用 is more formal and focuses on the improper use rather than the act of stealing.
Etymology Compound of 不正 (improper, unjust) and 流用 (diversion, appropriation). The term is a straightforward combination of these elements, reflecting its meaning of improper diversion of resources.
