- 1. [n, vs, vt] misuse; incorrect use; abuse; malapropism
Kanji in this word
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誤
mistake, err, do wrong, misleadOn: ゴ (go)Kun: あやま.る (ayama.ru)、 -あやま.る (-ayama.ru)
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用
utilize, business, service, use, employOn: ヨウ (you)Kun: もち.いる (mochi.iru)
Example Sentences
その語は誤用されやすい。
The word lends itself to misuse by beginners.