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露出

ろしゅつ

N2exposure

Examples

工事で地中の古い管が露出した。

写真では露出を少し抑えて空の色を残した。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 露出 is read as ろしゅつ and functions as a noun or with する for something becoming exposed, as well as for photographic exposure.
  • Basic usage: Use 古い管が露出する for an uncovered object and 露出を抑える for reducing camera exposure.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Physical and photographic exposure
    • Construction reveals a buried pipe, while the photography context controls incoming light to preserve the sky’s color.
  • English change of viewpoint
    • 管が露出した presents the pipe as becoming exposed, although English may instead make construction the cause that exposed it.

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