1.
manifestation, expression
Something that shows or demonstrates an inner quality or feeling.
愛情の現れだ。
It's a manifestation of love.
感謝の気持ちの現れとして花を贈った。
I gave flowers as an expression of gratitude.
この作品は彼の才能の現れだと言われている。
This work is said to be a manifestation of his talent.
2.
indication, sign
Evidence or a sign of something.
症状は病気の現れだ。
The symptoms are a sign of the illness.
不満の現れとして見るべきだ。
It should be seen as an indication of dissatisfaction.
成績の低下は努力不足の現れかもしれない。
The decline in grades may be a sign of insufficient effort.
現れ is the noun form of 現れる (to appear).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜の現れ (manifestation of ~)
- 気持ちの現れ (expression of feelings)
RELATED VERB:
- 現れる: to appear, to emerge
NOTE:
- 現れ emphasizes the visible result or sign
- Often used for abstract concepts becoming visible