Translation guide
The English word "revealing" can describe clothing that shows a lot of skin, or it can refer to something that discloses information or truth. These two main uses require different Japanese expressions.
Describing clothes that are very exposing or show more of the body than usual.
Literally 'high degree of exposure'. This is the most common and neutral way to describe revealing clothing.
彼女はいつも露出度が高い服を着ている。
She always wears revealing clothes.
Means 'exposing skin'. Often used as a modifier before nouns like 服 (clothes).
Making something known that was previously hidden or secret.
To expose, disclose, or reveal (secrets, scandals, truths). Often used for revelations that are shocking or were intentionally hidden.
記者が政治家の汚職を暴露した。
The journalist revealed the politician's corruption.
露出度が高い is an adjective phrase describing the overall degree of exposure, while 肌を露出した is a verb phrase modifying a noun (e.g., 肌を露出した服). The former is more common in everyday speech.
The English word 'revealing' cannot be directly translated as a single adjective in Japanese. Avoid using 明らかにする or 暴露する for clothing, as these mean 'to disclose information'.
肌を露出したドレスはパーティーにふさわしくない。
A dress that reveals a lot of skin is not appropriate for the party.
Loanword meaning 'sexy'. Often implies revealing in a sexually attractive way. Common in casual conversation.
そのセクシーなトップス、どこで買ったの？
Where did you buy that revealing top?
Means 'bold' or 'daring'. Can describe fashion that is revealing in a confident, unconventional way.
彼女の大胆なファッションは注目を集めた。
Her revealing fashion attracted attention.
To make clear, to reveal, to bring to light. More neutral than 暴露する; can be used for facts, feelings, or results.
調査の結果が真実を明らかにした。
The investigation revealed the truth.
To show, indicate, or reveal (evidence, trends, data). Often used in formal or academic contexts.
データは売り上げの増加を示している。
The data reveals an increase in sales.
To leak (information), to let slip. Implies unintentional or careless revealing of secrets.
彼はうっかり秘密を漏らしてしまった。
He carelessly revealed the secret.