現(あらわ)れ

あらわれ
noun
manifestation, expression, indication
communication
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

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.

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Related Words

Compare: 表(あらわ)れる (can also mean manifestation)
Compare: 兆(きざ)し (sign, omen)
Compare: 証拠(しょうこ) (evidence)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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