1.
exposure, revelation, becoming apparent
The act of something hidden or concealed becoming visible or known. Often used for negative things like problems, weaknesses, or misconduct being exposed.
Usage: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 露呈する (to be exposed, to come to light). Often used in passive form 露呈される.
Nuance: 露呈 is typically used for negative things—problems, weaknesses, failures, misconduct—being revealed or becoming apparent. It has a formal, often journalistic tone.
Common collocations
- 問題が露呈する (a problem is exposed)
- 弱点が露呈する (a weakness is revealed)
- 本性が露呈する (one's true nature is exposed)
- 実態が露呈する (the actual situation is revealed)