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露呈 (ろてい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
exposure ; disclosure ; revealing
Used when something hidden, especially a secret, weakness, or scandal, is brought to light. Often has a negative connotation of something undesirable being exposed. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
彼かれ の 無む 知ち が その 質しつ 問もん で 露ろ 呈てい さ れ た 。
His ignorance was revealed by that question.
Similar words 暴ばく 露ろ 暴露 also means exposure or disclosure, but is more common in everyday speech and can be used for a wider range of revelations, including personal secrets. 露呈 is more formal and often used for exposing systemic problems or hidden truths.
発はっ 覚かく 発覚 means 'coming to light' or 'being detected,' focusing on the moment something hidden is discovered, often used for crimes or misconduct. 露呈 emphasizes the state of being exposed or the act of revealing.
Etymology Compound of 露 (ro, 'expose') and 呈 (tei, 'present'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the meaning of presenting something openly, leading to exposure.
