na-adjective
exposed; bare; unconcealed
Describes something physically or figuratively uncovered, visible, or not hidden. Often used for skin, emotions, or truths.
彼女は肩をあらわにしたドレスを着ていた。
She wore a dress that exposed her shoulders.
彼の怒りがあらわになった。
His anger became apparent.
na-adjective
Used for actions, statements, or situations that are not secret or hidden; often in the phrase あらわにする (to make public).
彼は自分の意見をあらわにした。
He made his opinion public.
その秘密はついにあらわになった。
The secret finally came to light.
Rare kanji variant; may be encountered in older texts.
Rare variant with okurigana; may be encountered in older texts.
The kanji 露 originally means 'dew' but is used here for its extended meaning 'exposed'. The reading あらわ is native Japanese. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is associated with the idea of something being revealed or laid bare.