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妄用 (ぼうよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
misuse ; abuse
Refers to using something improperly or for a wrong purpose, often with a nuance of reckless or irresponsible use. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to misuse'.
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You must not abuse your authority.
Kanji 妄 delusion, unnecessarily, without authority 用 utilize, business, service Similar words 乱らん 用よう 乱用 implies excessive or indiscriminate use, while 妄用 emphasizes improper or reckless use without justification.
悪あく 用よう 悪用 means using something for a bad purpose, often with malicious intent, whereas 妄用 focuses on the act of using something in a wrong or thoughtless way.
Etymology Compound of 妄 (もう, reckless, foolish) and 用 (よう, use). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the meaning of 'reckless use'.
