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表れる

あらわれる

N3appear · be reflected

Examples

練習の成果が試合の動きに表れる。

その人の誠実さは、何気ない言葉に表れていた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 表れる(あらわれる) is an intransitive verb meaning that a quality, feeling, or result becomes apparent.
  • Basic usage: It is used for the results of practice showing in movement or sincerity showing in someone's words.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The homophone 現れる
    • 現れる(あらわれる) is used in contexts such as a person or object coming into view.
    • 表れる focuses on a previously unseen quality or content becoming apparent in words or actions.
  • に marks where it becomes apparent
    • In 言葉に表れていた, marks the expression or medium in which the sincerity was apparent.

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