露呈

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 露呈 and read ろてい, it means that a hidden weakness, deficiency, or fact becomes plainly exposed.
• Basic usage: It applies when investigation reveals management flaws and one question exposes a lack of knowledge.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Exposure rather than voluntary disclosure
  • It strongly suggests an unfavorable hidden aspect being uncovered, often unintentionally.