JLPT N3 Intermediate
明かす
To reveal a secret or stay up all night until dawn
Readings
Other forms
明かします polite form
明かした past tense
明かして te-form
明かされる passive form
1 Verb (transitive)
To Reveal / Disclose
Exposes hidden information like secrets, identities, or the method behind a trick to others.
Example
彼 は ついに 自分 の 正体 を 明かし た 。
He finally revealed his true identity.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Stay Up All Night
Involves spending the entire night performing a specific action until the morning light appears.
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