誤用

ごよう

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive misuse; incorrect use; abuse; malapropism

Kanji

• 誤 mistake. Read as ゴ.
• 用 use. Read as ヨウ.

Example sentences

• その語は誤用されやすい。
  The word lends itself to misuse by beginners.

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