流用
流用する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 流用する | 流用しない |
| Polite | 流用します | 流用しません |
| Past polite | 流用しました | 流用しませんでした |
| Past | 流用した | 流用しなかった |
| Te-form | 流用して | 流用しないで |
| Desire | 流用したい | 流用したくない |
| Potential | 流用できる | 流用できない |
| Passive | 流用される | 流用されない |
| Causative | 流用させる | 流用させない |
| Causative passive | 流用させられる | 流用させられない |
| Volitional | 流用しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 流用しましょう | |
| Imperative | 流用しろ | 流用するな |
| Conditional | 流用すれば | 流用しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 流用したら | 流用しなかったら |
Meanings
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.
He diverted company funds for a personal trip.
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.
I repurpose an old smartphone as a surveillance camera.
This part was reused from another product.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を流用するto repurpose an item for a different use
I repurposed parts from an old desk to build a bookshelf.
- 予算を流用するto divert a budget for another purpose
The city diverted the road maintenance budget to another project.
- 〈事〉に流用するto divert or apply (funds/materials) toward a different matter
It became a scandal that the donations were diverted toward disaster relief instead of their intended purpose.
- 流用が発覚するfor a misappropriation to come to light
An internal investigation revealed the misappropriation of funds.
- 流用を防ぐto prevent diversion (of funds or resources)
Strict oversight systems are in place to prevent misappropriation of funds.