現れる

araweru
verbIntermediate
general

To become visible or manifest; to show up.

春になると、桜の花が現れる。

When spring comes, cherry blossoms appear.

問題が現れたので、すぐに対処しました。

A problem appeared, so I dealt with it immediately.

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Often used for sudden or noticeable appearances.

general

To emerge or come into existence.

新しいアイデアが現れた。

A new idea emerged.

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Can refer to abstract concepts as well as physical objects.

Collocations

突然現れるto suddenly appear問題が現れるa problem arises新しいアイデアが現れるa new idea emerges

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Related Phrases

姿を現すphrase
to show one's appearance
出現するphrase
to appear or emerge

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

現れる is often used for sudden or noticeable appearances, both physical and abstract.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 現れる is neutral, 現われる is more formal and less commonly used in modern Japanese.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 現れる (araweru), derived from the noun 現れ (araware), meaning 'appearance' or 'manifestation'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both literally and metaphorically. Often implies a sudden or noticeable appearance.

Word Breakdown

appear, manifest
root
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passive/resultative verb ending
suffix
和英辞典