カミングアウト

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

coming out (LGBTQ+)

Specifically refers to disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity, often in a personal or public context.

• 彼かれは家か族ぞくにカミングアウトした。

  He came out to his family.

• カミングアウトするタイミングは人ひとそれぞれだ。

  The timing of coming out varies from person to person.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

revealing a secret; disclosure; confession

Extended use: revealing something personal or embarrassing, not limited to LGBTQ+ identity. Often used humorously or in light self-disclosure.

• 実じつは私わたし、アイドルオタクなんです、とカミングアウトした。

  I came out as an idol otaku, actually.

• 彼かれは会かい議ぎで自じ分ぶんの失しっ敗ぱいをカミングアウトした。

  He confessed his mistake at the meeting.