1.
fully exposed; completely unconcealed; blatant; showing openly
The state of something being completely visible or undisguised, often with a negative or humorous connotation. Used both for physical exposure and for displaying qualities or emotions in an obvious, unrestrained way.
本性丸出しだ。
His true nature is completely showing.
丸出し describes the state of something being completely exposed or undisguised, often with a critical or mocking tone.
Forms
丸 (complete, whole) + 出し (showing, exposing).
Common patterns
Almost always used in the pattern "Noun + 丸出し":
- 本性丸出し: true nature fully exposed
- 素人丸出し: obviously amateurish
- 感情丸出し: emotions on full display
- 欲望丸出し: greed blatantly showing
- 方言丸出し: speaking with a heavy dialect
Usage
Implies that something that should be hidden or controlled is embarrassingly visible. Usually carries a negative or humorous tone.
Register
Casual/informal. Not used in formal writing or polite speech.