暴露(ばくろ)

ばくろ
noun, suru verb
exposure; disclosure; revelation
1. exposure; disclosure; revelation
The act of revealing hidden information, secrets, or wrongdoing to the public, often in a sensational way.
秘密(ひみつ)を暴露(ばくろ)する。
To expose a secret.
内部(ないぶ)告発(こくはつ)者(しゃ)が不正(ふせい)を暴露(ばくろ)した。
A whistleblower exposed the misconduct.
暴露(ばくろ)本(ぼん)がベストセラーになった。
The tell-all book became a bestseller.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 秘密(ひみつ)を暴露(ばくろ)する - to expose a secret
  • 真実(しんじつ)を暴露(ばくろ)する - to reveal the truth
  • 暴露(ばくろ)本(ぼん) - tell-all book, exposé
  • 暴露(ばくろ)記事(きじ) - exposé article

NUANCE:
Often implies sensational or scandalous revelation. Used frequently in media and tabloid contexts.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 発覚(はっかく) - coming to light (passive discovery)
  • 隠蔽(いんぺい) - concealment (opposite action)
  • 告発(こくはつ) - accusation, disclosure (formal/legal)

Related Words

Antonym: 隠蔽(いんぺい) (concealment)
Related: 発覚(はっかく) (coming to light)
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Added 2026.1.20 22:21 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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