1.
openly; plainly; without concealment; overtly
In a way that makes something visible or obvious without any attempt to hide it. Often used for emotions, attitudes, or physical exposure.
不満を露にする。
To openly show dissatisfaction.
彼は怒りを露にした。
He openly displayed his anger.
記者会見で社長は苛立ちを露にし、厳しい口調で質問に答えた。
At the press conference, the president openly showed his irritation and answered questions in a harsh tone.
Written with the kanji 露, meaning 'exposed' or 'bare.' The most common usage pattern is "emotion}を{露にする" (to openly show an emotion). The word implies that something normally kept hidden or controlled is being displayed without restraint.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 不満を露にする: to openly show dissatisfaction
- 怒りを露にする: to openly display anger
- 敵意を露にする: to openly show hostility
- 感情を露にする: to openly express one's emotions
- 本性を露にする: to reveal one's true nature
SIMILAR WORDS:
- あからさまに: blatantly, frankly — similar meaning but can also imply rudeness or tactlessness
- 明らかに: clearly, obviously — states something as objectively evident, without the nuance of deliberate exposure
- むき出しに: bare, exposed — more physical; often used for raw, unrefined expression
NOTE:
The kanji 露 can also be read as つゆ (dew) in other contexts. In the adverbial use 露に, it always reads あらわに.