Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "bring out" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses for learners: making a quality visible, releasing a product, causing a reaction, and taking something outside.
To cause a hidden or subtle quality, characteristic, or flavor to become more noticeable or prominent.
Literally 'pull out', used for bringing out potential, talent, or hidden qualities.
It's a good teacher's job to bring out his talent.
Means 'to make something stand out', often used for visual or contrasting features.
This lighting brings out the colors of the painting.
Similar to 際立たせる, but often implies enhancing attractiveness or appeal.
That dress brings out her beauty.
To launch, issue, or make available a new product, book, edition, etc.
Standard term for releasing a commercial product.
We plan to bring out a new smartphone next month.
Specifically for publishing books or printed materials.
He brought out a new novel.
Loanword from English, common in tech, music, and media.
The band brought out a new album.
To provoke a particular emotion, response, or behavior in someone.
To carry or move something from inside to outside.
Do not translate 'bring out' literally as 持ってくる (motte kuru) or 出す (dasu) in most contexts. These can sound unnatural or change the meaning. Use the specific Japanese expressions listed for each meaning.
They brought out the furniture to the garden.