現(あらわ)れ

あらわれ
noun
manifestation, expression, indication
See also: 現(あらわ)れる (verb form)
1. manifestation, expression
Something that shows or demonstrates an inner quality or feeling.
愛情(あいじょう)の現(あらわ)れだ。
It's a manifestation of love.
感謝(かんしゃ)の気持(きも)ちの現(あらわ)れとして花(はな)を贈(おく)った。
I gave flowers as an expression of gratitude.
この作品(さくひん)は彼(かれ)の才能(さいのう)の現(あらわ)れだと言(い)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(しょうじょう)は病気(びょうき)の現(あらわ)れだ。
The symptoms are a sign of the illness.
不満(ふまん)の現(あらわ)れとして見(み)るべきだ。
It should be seen as an indication of dissatisfaction.
成績(せいせき)の低下(ていか)は努力(どりょく)不足(ぶそく)の現(あらわ)れかもしれない。
The decline in grades may be a sign of insufficient effort.

The noun form of 現(あらわ)れる (to appear). Used to describe something abstract — a feeling, quality, or condition — made visible or tangible.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜の現(あらわ)れ: manifestation/expression of ~
  • 気持(きも)ちの現(あらわ)れ: expression of feelings
  • 〜の現(あらわ)れとして: as a manifestation of ~

USAGE:
Often used in somewhat formal or analytical contexts. The thing manifested is typically abstract (emotions, qualities, conditions), while the 現(あらわ)れ itself is the concrete or visible sign.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 表(あらわ)れ: can also mean manifestation (with different kanji)
  • 兆(きざ)し: sign, omen (forward-looking)
  • 証拠(しょうこ): evidence (more concrete, factual)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:15 · Revised 2026.4.5 15:38
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