Word details
馬脚を現す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 馬脚を現す.
Dictionary
Entry
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Idiomatic expression
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
Examples
彼もついに馬脚を露わした。
He has finally shown his true colors.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
馬
horse
10 strokesFrequency 639JLPT N2Grade 2
On
バ
Kun
うまうま-ま
Nanori
たばんめも
脚
skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base
11 strokesFrequency 1,228JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キャクキャカク
Kun
あし
Nanori
し
現
present, existing, actual
11 strokesFrequency 85JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ゲン
Kun
あらわ.れるあらわ.すうつつうつ.つ
Nanori
あきらきら
表
surface, table, chart, diagram
8 strokesFrequency 77JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヒョウ
Kun
おもて-おもてあらわ.すあらわ.れるあら.わす
露
dew, tears, expose, Russia
21 strokesFrequency 928JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ロロウ
Kun
つゆ
Nanori
やゆ
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