outing (revealing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity without consent)
Specifically refers to the act of publicly disclosing a person's LGBTQ+ identity against their will. A sensitive term often discussed in the context of privacy and human rights.
Outing is an act that harms an individual's dignity.
He was outed at work and driven into a corner mentally.
General term for a short trip or excursion, often used in casual or recreational contexts. Less common than 遠足 or 小旅行 in everyday Japanese, but understood as a loanword.
We went on a family outing over the weekend.
outing (in sports); appearance (of a player)
Used in sports contexts to refer to a player's appearance in a game or event. Often seen in phrases like 初アウティング (first appearance).
The rookie player made his first professional appearance.