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synonym Comparative
濫用
VS
虐待

Differences Between "濫用" and "虐待"

Option A
濫用
Meaning
misuse, abuse (of power, privilege, etc.)
Reading
らんよう (ranyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は職権を濫用して私利を肥やした。
He abused his official authority for personal gain.
Option B
虐待
Meaning
abuse, mistreatment
Reading
ぎゃくたい (gyakutai)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は虐待に興味があります。
I am interested in abuse, mistreatment.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(misuse, abuse (of power, privilege, etc.))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 濫用: To use something (power, authority, rights, etc.) excessively or improperly, leading to negative consequences. (権力、権限、権利などを過度にあるいは不適切に使い、悪い結果を招くこと。)
- 虐待: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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