Japanese

かす

あかす
Meaning: to reveal; to divulge; to spend (the night)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

明
か
す

Example sentences

He finally revealed his true identity.
彼は誰にも秘密を明かさなかった。
He didn't reveal the secret to anyone.
彼は本心を明かそうとしませんでした。
He didn't try to reveal his true feelings.
彼は誰にも胸の内を明かさなかった。
He didn't reveal his inner thoughts to anyone.
彼は誰にも心中を明かそうとはしなかった。
He wouldn't reveal his true feelings to anyone.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for revealing secrets, true intentions, or identities. It can also mean to pass the night without sleep.

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