本ほん領りょう発はっ揮き

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

demonstrate one's true ability; show what one is really capable of; exhibit one's distinctive character

Used when someone finally performs at their best or when something fully displays its unique qualities. Often appears in the pattern 本領を発揮する.

• 彼かれは試し合あいで本ほん領りょう発はっ揮きの活かつ躍やくを見みせた。

  He showed what he was truly capable of in the match.

• この料りょう理りは素そ材ざいの味あじが本ほん領りょう発はっ揮きされている。

  This dish really brings out the distinctive flavor of the ingredients.