姿(すがた)を現(あらわ)す

すがたをあらわす
expression
to appear; to show oneself
expression
1. to appear; to show oneself; to come into view
Describes someone or something becoming visible, often after being absent, hidden, or anticipated. Used for both physical appearances and figurative emergence.
雲(くも)の間(あいだ)から月(つき)が姿(すがた)を現(あらわ)した。
The moon appeared from between the clouds.
犯人(はんにん)はまだ姿(すがた)を現(あらわ)していない。
The culprit has not yet shown himself.
駅前(えきまえ)に新(あたら)しい高層(こうそう)ビルが姿(すがた)を現(あらわ)し、街(まち)の景色(けしき)がすっかり変(か)わった。
A new high-rise building appeared in front of the station, and the scenery of the town completely changed.

Usage

A set phrase combining 姿(すがた) (figure, form) with 現(あらわ)す (to reveal). Often used in narrative and news contexts to describe someone or something coming into view. The subject can be a person, animal, building, or natural phenomenon.

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Compare: 現(あらわ)れる (to appear (single verb))
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Added 2026.3.15 11:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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