1.
exposed; bare; uncovered
Physically exposed or revealed, with nothing covering or concealing something. Describes a state where something that is normally hidden is visible.
2.
undisguised; blatant; open
Openly showing emotions, intentions, or attitudes without trying to conceal them. Often implies a lack of restraint or social tact.
Can be written as 露 or 露わ. Functions as a na-adjective but is most commonly used in the pattern 「Xを露にする」 (to expose X / to openly display X).
SENSE 1 (exposed):
Describes physical exposure or uncovering.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS (exposed):
SENSE 2 (undisguised):
Describes openly displaying emotions or attitudes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS (undisguised):
- 不満を露にする (openly show dissatisfaction)
- 敵意を露にする (show open hostility)
- 怒りを露にする (openly display anger)
- 本性を露にする (reveal one's true nature)
Usage
Not to be confused with 現れる (to appear) or 表す (to express). 露 specifically implies something hidden becoming visible or someone dropping their pretense.