彼は妻に浮気がばれて、こっぴどく叱られた。
His wife found out about his affair, and he was severely scolded.
Japanese
ばれる
ばれる
Meaning: to be exposed; to come to light; to be found out
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Example sentences
The secret I was hiding was finally exposed to my mother.
嘘がバレて、ひどいお叱りをくらった。
My lie was found out and I got a terrible scolding.
彼は嘘をついたことがバレても、悪びれる様子がなかった。
Even when his lie was exposed, he showed no sign of remorse.
彼は悪事がバレたのに、何食わぬ顔をしている。
Even though his misdeed was exposed, he is acting as if nothing happened.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for secrets, lies, or wrongdoings becoming known to others.
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