English–Japanese

“abuse” in Japanese

Japanese

Also虐待 (gyakutai)

Pronunciation

Romajiran'yō

Example

権力を乱用してはいけません。ken ryoku o ran yō shi te wa i ke ma se n

You must not abuse power.

Illustration for 乱用 (abuse)

How to say “abuse” in Japanese

“Abuse” in Japanese is 乱用 (ran'yō).

Refers to taking advantage of something through improper or excessive use, especially when the use causes harm or violates a proper limit.

Full entry for 乱用: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 乱用

個人情報の乱用を防ぐ仕組みが必要です。ko jin jō hō no ran yō o fuse gu shi ku mi ga hitsu yō de su

A system to prevent the misuse of personal information is necessary.

Tips for using 乱用

  • In English, abuse can mean harmful treatment of a person, but 乱用 (ran'yō) usually concerns improper use of power, resources, or systems.

Other Japanese words for “abuse”

動物への虐待は禁止されています。dō butsu e no gyaku tai wa kin shi sa re te i ma su

Animal abuse is prohibited.

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