現す
あらわす
arawasu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現す (あらわす (arawasu)) means "to represent". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to represent
Also : to show · to reveal · to express · to signify · to stand for
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Example Sentences
彼は正体を現した。
かれはしょうたいをあらわした。
He revealed his true identity.
急に姿を現した動物に驚いた。
きゅうにすがたをあらわしたどうぶつにおどろいた。
I was surprised by the animal that suddenly appeared.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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