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表白 (ひょうはく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
expression ; confession ; utterance
formal or literary
Formal or literary term for expressing one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions openly, often in a solemn or public manner. Can be used as a noun or with する.
This poem is an expression of the author's feelings.
Similar words 表ひょう 明めい 表明 is a more common, neutral term for expressing or declaring one's stance or intention, while 表白 is more literary and often carries a nuance of confessing or revealing inner thoughts.
告こく 白はく 告白 is the standard word for confession, especially of love or a secret, and is more everyday. 表白 is more formal and less personal.
Etymology Composed of 表 (to express, surface) and 白 (to state, white). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests making something clear or stating it openly.
