現れる

• Reading: あらわれる
• Romaji: arawareru
• Kanji breakdown: 現 (gen/arawa) — present, appear, actual
• Pronunciation: /a.ɾa.wa.ɾe.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To appear; to become visible; to emerge. Used when something or someone comes into view.

A Group 2 (ichidan) intransitive verb. Used for physical appearances (人が現れる — a person appears), symptoms showing (症状が現れる), results becoming clear (結果が現れる), and abstract manifestations. The kanji 現 emphasizes something becoming real or visible. Distinguish from 表れる (to be expressed/manifested).

Examples

1. 雲の間から太陽が現れた。 The sun appeared from between the clouds.
2. 薬の効果がやっと現れてきた。 The effects of the medicine have finally started to show.
3. 突然、知らない人が目の前に現れた。 Suddenly, a stranger appeared right in front of me.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, nature, health

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 現 (gen/arawa, present/appear). The kanji combines 王 (jewel) and 見 (to see) — a jewel being revealed to sight, hence 'to become visible.'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal