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発覚

discovery, detection, coming to light

h a̠ k̚ k a̠ k ɯ̟
noun Rare #45,308
discovery, detection, coming to light Often used when a hidden problem or wrongdoing is discovered.
JA: 問題の発覚で、計画は中止になった。
EN: The discovery of the problem led to the plan being canceled.

なぜこの問題が点検中に発覚しなかったのでしょう？

Why wasn't this issue discovered during the inspection?

— オデッセイ (2015)

新たな事実が発覚した。

A new fact has come to light.

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