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発覚

discovery, detection, exposure

h a̠ k̚ k a̠ k ɯ̟
noun Rare #36,213
discovery, detection, exposure Used when something hidden or wrongdoing comes to light, often unexpectedly or against someone's wishes.
JA: 不正が発覚した。
EN: The wrongdoing was discovered.

点検で問題が発覚する確率を聞いているんだ

I'm asking about the likelihood that an inspection will uncover a problem.

— オデッセイ (2015)

新たな事実が発覚した。

A new fact has come to light.

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)

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錯覚 s a̠ k̚ k a̠ k ɯ̟