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(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay. / (figuratively) To apply one's talents inappropriately. / To put something in the wrong location.

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Source Word

misplace

IPA(Pronunciation)

/mɪsˈpleɪs/

Verb

transitive figuratively

(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay. / (figuratively) To apply one's talents inappropriately. / To put something in the wrong location.

Japanese Meaning

物をどこかに置いた後、その所在を忘れてしまうこと。 / 物を誤った場所に置くこと。 / 比喩的に、才能などを不適切に活用すること。