Meaning

Primary

Exploitation

Alternatives

Overuse, Abuse

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you use something in a cruel way it's called exploitation. You're probably going to overuse it, at that rate too. Cut it out, dude.

Reading

こくし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

労働者を酷使するブラック企業をこのまま野放しにしていてもいいんですか。

Do you think it’s okay to let black companies that exploit their workers continue to take care of themselves?

Kanji Composition