ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be exposed; be found out; leak out
Used when a secret, lie, or misdeed becomes known, often unintentionally. Casual and common in everyday speech.
嘘をついたのがすぐにばれた。
My lie was quickly found out.
内緒の話がばれて
Our secret talk got out.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Rare, specialized fishing term for when a hooked fish escapes. Not used in general conversation.
大物がばれてしまった。
The big one got away.