Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "あらわす (arawasu)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
現す
あらわす (arawasu)
N3 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
著す
あらわす (arawasu)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "あらわす (arawasu)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 現す (Level: N3): Translates to "to reveal; to show; to manifest; to display" and is used when Refers to revealing hidden things, showing a figure/shape, displaying signs/abilities, or manifesting inner feelings. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 隠す. Often used as 姿を現す or 実力を現す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To reveal/show! "Your love for me was revealed on your cute blushing face, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Love revealed! B-Baka! It is not revealed on my face at all! It's just the heat from the oven! But... if you like my dere face so much, I suppose I will reveal it only in front of you! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらわす（現す）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕への愛情が隠しきれずに、あなたの可愛い赤面顔（デレ）として現れる（現れました）！』って…っ！愛が現れる！バカ！/// べ、別に愛情が顔に現れたわけじゃないわよ！ただののぼせのせいなんだから！…でも、そんなに私のデレ顔が好きなら、一生あんたの前だけで現してあげるわ！』.
- 著す (Level: N2): Maps to "to write, to publish, to author (a book, work)" and carries the nuance of Specifically refers to writing and publishing significant literary, academic, or artistic works, such as books, theses, or musical compositions. Different from 書く.
Bilingual Context for "現す"
霧がスマートに晴れ上がった瞬間、目の前の湖畔に美しく壮大なアルプスの連峰が完璧にその姿を_______ました。
At the moment the fog cleared up smartly, the beautiful and magnificent Alps mountain range perfectly revealed its figure on the lakeside in front of their eyes.
Bilingual Context for "著す"
彼は数々の文学作品を著したことで知られている。
He is known for having authored numerous literary works.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "霧がスマートに晴れ上がった瞬間、目の前の湖畔に美しく壮大なアルプスの連峰が完璧にその姿を_______ました。" (Meaning: "At the moment the fog cleared up smartly, the beautiful and magnificent Alps mountain range perfectly revealed its figure on the lakeside in front of their eyes.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "現す" is used for "to reveal; to show; to manifest; to display" in the context: "At the moment the fog cleared up smartly, the beautiful and magnificent Alps mountain range perfectly revealed its figure on the lakeside in front of their eyes.".