Translation guide
The act of making information known, especially formally or officially. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 開示 (kaiji), but the best choice depends on whether the disclosure is formal/official, personal, or involves revealing secrets.
To officially make information, documents, or data public or available, often in legal, business, or governmental contexts.
The standard term for formal disclosure of information, documents, or data. Commonly used in legal, financial, and corporate contexts.
The company disclosed its financial information.
To make a request for information disclosure.
To announce or make public, often used for official announcements by organizations or governments. Slightly broader than 開示, implying public announcement rather than just making available.
The government disclosed the investigation results.
To make something open to the public, often used for events, records, or information. Emphasizes accessibility to the general public.
The court records were disclosed (made public).
To reveal something that was previously hidden, such as a secret, personal matter, or confidential information.
To expose or reveal something hidden, often with a nuance of scandal or wrongdoing. Can be used for whistleblowing or media revelations.
A whistleblower disclosed the misconduct.
Confession or disclosure of personal feelings, secrets, or past actions. Often used for love confessions or admitting something personal.
To confide or open up about something personal. Used when disclosing private matters to someone trusted.
Disclosure required by law, regulation, or contract, such as financial disclosures or conflict of interest statements.
To voluntarily reveal personal attributes such as one's identity, orientation, or condition.
Loanword from English 'coming out', used specifically for disclosing one's sexual orientation, gender identity, or sometimes other personal secrets.
He disclosed (came out) to his family.
To reveal one's identity or status, often used in contexts like undercover work or hidden identities.
The spy disclosed his identity.
開示 (kaiji) is the most direct equivalent for formal disclosure of information, especially in legal/business contexts. 公開 (kōkai) emphasizes making something open to the public (e.g., events, records). 公表 (kōhyō) is used for official announcements. For personal secrets, use 暴露 (bakuro) or 告白 (kokuhaku).
The English word 'disclosure' covers many nuances. Directly translating it as 開示 in all cases can sound unnatural. For personal revelations, use 打ち明ける or 告白; for scandals, use 暴露.
The scandal was disclosed.
彼は過去の過ちを告白した。
He disclosed his past mistakes.
She disclosed her worries.
Loanword from English, used specifically in financial and corporate contexts for disclosure of information to investors or the public.
Companies must make timely disclosures.