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    3. 逆用

    逆用

    逆ぎゃく用よう

    using in a way contrary to its intended purpose

    NTNoun, Participle, Verb, TransitiveBusiness & FinanceKanji Vocab14 strokes

    ぎゃくよう

    Noun, Participle, Verb, Transitive

    1.
    using in a way contrary to its intended purpose, abuse, turning to one's advantage, taking advantage of

    Stroke 0 / 14

    Speed1.0x

    Kanji that make up this word

    逆
    さか・さか.さ・さか.らう…(2)
    inverted・reverse・opposite・wicked
    用
    もち.いる…(2)
    utilize・business・service・use・employ
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