Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “背任”

背任

はいにん

breach of trust; malfeasance; malpractice; misappropriation

Example sentence

The former president of a certain association has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

背

On: はい
Kun: せ;せい;そむ.く;そむ.ける
Stroke count: 9

・stature

・height

・back

・behind

・disobey

・defy

・go back on

・rebel

任

On: にん
Kun: まか.せる;まか.す
Stroke count: 6

・responsibility

・duty

・term

・entrust to

・appoint