表立つ
表立つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 表立つ | 表立たない |
| Polite | 表立ちます | 表立ちません |
| Past polite | 表立ちました | 表立ちませんでした |
| Past | 表立った | 表立たなかった |
| Te-form | 表立って | 表立たないで |
| Desire | 表立ちたい | 表立ちたくない |
| Potential | 表立てる | 表立てない |
| Passive | 表立たれる | 表立たれない |
| Causative | 表立たせる | 表立たせない |
| Causative passive | 表立たせられるalso 表立たされる | 表立たせられないalso 表立たされない |
| Volitional | 表立とう | |
| Polite volitional | 表立ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 表立て | 表立つな |
| Conditional | 表立てば | 表立たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 表立ったら | 表立たなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
become public; come to light; surface
Describes a matter, problem, or fact that was previously hidden or private becoming openly known or discussed.
The internal misconduct came to light, and the company was in serious trouble.
His dissatisfaction hasn't surfaced yet, but it could explode at any time.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
be formal; be official; be overt
Used when an action, relationship, or stance is taken openly or officially, as opposed to being informal or behind the scenes. Often appears in negative forms like 表立って～しない (not do something openly).
There was no formal protest, but voices of discontent were raised.
They are not openly dating.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が表立つfor a matter to come to light / become public
The discord between the two finally became public.
- 表立って〈動詞〉ないnot do something openly or officially
He did not openly oppose the matter.
- 表立った〈事〉an official or overt (activity, action)
The company is refraining from any overt activities.