鼻を明かす（はなをあかす）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Meaning: to outwit/surprise someone
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 鼻を明かします | はなをあかします |
| te-form | 鼻を明かして | はなをあかして |
| ta-form (past) | 鼻を明かした | はなをあかした |
| nai-form (negative) | 鼻を明かさない | はなをあかさない |
| potential form | 鼻を明かせる | はなをあかせる |
Example sentences
- 練習を重ねてライバルの鼻を明かす。 — Through repeated practice, he outdoes his rival and catches them off guard.
- 見事な結果で鼻を明かす。 — He stuns everyone with a brilliant result.
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