JLPT N1 Advanced
表立つ
To become public, open, or official
Readings
Other forms
表だつ alternative spelling
表立ちます polite form
表立って te-form
表立った past form
Verb (intransitive)
To become public / open / official
Refers to hidden or private matters surfacing to become public knowledge, conspicuous, or official.
Example
二人 の 関係 が 表立つ と 、 大きな スキャンダル に なる だろう 。
If their relationship becomes public, it will probably turn into a big scandal.
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