漏らす

• Reading: もらす
• Romaji: morasu
• Kanji breakdown: 漏 (rō/mo) — to leak, to drip, to let out
• Pronunciation: /mo.ɾa.sɯ/

Meaning

To let leak; to divulge (a secret); to disclose (information); to omit accidentally.

A Group 1 (godan) verb. Physically describes causing liquid or gas to escape. Metaphorically — and more prominently at N1 level — it means to let information or secrets slip out (秘密を漏らす, to leak a secret; 情報を漏らす, to disclose information). Also means to omit items from a list or process (漏らさず, without omission). The information-leaking sense carries connotations of betrayal or indiscretion.

Examples

1. 機密情報を外部に漏らした社員が解雇された。 The employee who leaked confidential information to outsiders was fired.
2. 彼はつい秘密を漏らしてしまい後悔した。 He accidentally let the secret slip and regretted it.
3. 参加者のリストから一人も漏らさず記録すること。 Make sure to record every single person on the participant list without omitting anyone.

Usage Guide

Context: secrets, information security, journalism, completeness

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Causative form of 漏れる (to leak out). The kanji 漏 depicts water dripping through an opening. Extended metaphorically to information, words, or details escaping beyond one's control.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal