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.
She always wears revealing clothes.
Means 'exposing skin'. Often used as a modifier before nouns like 服 (clothes).
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.
Where did you buy that revealing top?
Means 'bold' or 'daring'. Can describe fashion that is revealing in a confident, unconventional way.
Her revealing fashion attracted attention.
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.
The journalist revealed the politician's corruption.
To make clear, to reveal, to bring to light. More neutral than 暴露する; can be used for facts, feelings, or results.
To show, indicate, or reveal (evidence, trends, data). Often used in formal or academic contexts.
To leak (information), to let slip. Implies unintentional or careless revealing of secrets.
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'.
The investigation revealed the truth.
データは売り上げの増加を示している。
The data reveals an increase in sales.
彼はうっかり秘密を漏らしてしまった。
He carelessly revealed the secret.