Japanese

あらわす
Meaning: to reveal; to show; to appear
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 現す 現さない
Polite 現します 現しません
Past 現した 現さなかった
Polite + Past 現しました 現しませんでした
Te-form 現して 現さなくて
Potential 現せる 現せない
Passive 現される 現されない
Causative 現させる 現させない
Imperative 現せ 現すな

Handwriting

現
す

Example sentences

The moon appeared from between the clouds.
嵐の中、巨大な海賊船が姿を現した。
A huge pirate ship appeared in the middle of the storm.
彼女は幼い頃から詠雪之才を現していた。
She had shown her literary talent since she was a child.

Usage Notes

Used when something that was hidden or invisible becomes visible.

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