JLPT N1 Advanced
流用
Diverting something for a different purpose, such as misappropriation of funds or repurposing materials.
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Other forms
流用する plain form
流用します polite form
流用して te-form
流用した past tense
1 Noun, Suru verb
Repurposing / Reusing
Adapting existing parts, data, or materials for use in a different context or product.
Example
A この イラスト 、 すごく いい ね 。
B ありがとう 。 前 の プロジェクト の デザイン を 流用 した ん だ 。
[A:] This illustration is great. [B:] Thanks. I reused a design from a previous project.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Misappropriation / Unauthorized Use
Diverting funds or resources for a purpose other than originally intended, often implying unauthorized use.
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