noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to diverting funds, resources, or budget items from their intended purpose, often with a negative or illegal connotation. Common in political and financial news.
彼は会社の資金を個人的な旅行に流用した。
He diverted company funds for a personal trip.
予算の流用が発覚し、大臣が辞任した。
The misappropriation of the budget was uncovered, and the minister resigned.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
repurpose; reuse; adapt for another use
Neutral or positive sense: using something originally intended for one purpose for another, often creatively or efficiently. Common in technology, design, and everyday problem-solving.
古いスマートフォンを監視カメラとして流用する。
I repurpose an old smartphone as a surveillance camera.
この部品は別の製品から流用したものだ。
This part was reused from another product.