Translation guide
This English phrase describes a situation where something that was hidden, unknown, or unclear becomes obvious or known. Japanese expresses this with verbs and phrases that focus on the process of coming to light, being understood, or emerging naturally.
When a fact, truth, or situation that was previously unclear becomes obvious or understood.
The most direct and common way to say 'become apparent' or 'become clear'. Used for facts, truths, or situations that come to light.
As a result of the investigation, the truth became apparent.
His lie quickly became apparent.
Often used in news or formal contexts when facts are established or come to light after investigation. Implies a process of discovery.
The cause of the accident became apparent.
It became apparent that he was the culprit.
A more casual, gradual sense of 'becoming apparent' as you start to understand something over time.
As I listened, the issues became apparent.
Used when something negative or hidden (like a scandal or weakness) is exposed or comes to light. Formal and often written.
The organization's flaws became apparent.
When something physically appears or becomes visible, often gradually.
When information that was secret or unknown becomes widely known.
Emphasizes that something becomes known to many people, often used for secrets or rumors.
His misconduct became apparent to the public.
Used when a hidden wrongdoing or secret is discovered. Common in crime or scandal contexts.
The accounting fraud became apparent.
Both mean 'become apparent', but 判明する is more formal and often used in news reports or official statements when facts are confirmed. 明らかになる is more general and can be used in everyday speech.
The English phrase 'become apparent' is often used in formal or written contexts. In casual Japanese, it's more natural to use simpler expressions like 分かってきた or 見えてきた depending on the nuance.
A new problem became apparent.
Literally 'to rise to the surface', used when something becomes apparent out of a background or hidden state, often with a nuance of emerging clearly.
New facts became apparent from the investigation.