noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
leak (of information); disclosure; divulging
Used for leaking secrets, data, or confidential information, often with negative connotations. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
個人情報の漏洩が大きな問題になった。
The leak of personal information became a major problem.
内部の者が秘密を漏洩した疑いがある。
There is suspicion that an insider divulged the secret.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
leak (of gas, liquid); leakage; escape (of gas); coming through (of light)
Used for physical leaks of gas, liquid, or light. Intransitive use is common; transitive use is rare for this sense.
ガス漏洩を検知する装置を設置した。
We installed a device to detect gas leaks.
パイプから水が漏洩している。
Water is leaking from the pipe.