暴露する

• Reading: ばくろする
• Romaji: bakuro suru
• Kanji breakdown: 暴 (baku) — expose, violent; 露 (ro) — reveal, dew
• Pronunciation: /ba.kɯ.ɾo.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To expose; to reveal hidden truths, secrets, or scandals to the public.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 暴露 (exposure/revelation) with する. Used for revealing scandals, secrets, or concealed information. Carries a dramatic nuance of bringing something hidden into the open. Common in media and politics. The compound 暴露本 (exposé book/tell-all) is widely known.

Examples

1. 元社員が会社の不正を暴露した。 A former employee exposed the company's misconduct.
2. 週刊誌が政治家のスキャンダルを暴露している。 A weekly magazine is exposing a politician's scandal.
3. 秘密を暴露されて彼は立場を失った。 He lost his position after having his secrets exposed.

Usage Guide

Context: media, politics, scandals, personal disputes

Tone: dramatic

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 暴 (baku, to expose/be violent) + 露 (ro, to reveal/dew). Literally 'to violently reveal,' conveying the forceful uncovering of concealed information.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal