Meaning

Primary

To Show

Alternative

To Reveal

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This is the transitive version of 現れる (to appear), so rather than something appearing on its own, you’re making it appear. So this word means to show or to reveal, but it’s usually used in set phrases like 姿を現す (to show up) or 正体を現す (to reveal one's true nature).

Reading

あらわす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Do you remember learning 現れる? This has the same exact pronunciation!

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は最後には本性を現すと思ってたよ。

I knew that she would show her true colors in the end.

Kanji Composition