VocabJLPT N5
to become known
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to become known
  2. 2. to come to light
  3. 3. to be known
  4. 4. to clearly not amount to much
A potential verb meaning to be knowable or to become known, often used in the phrase meaning "perhaps" or "maybe," which literally suggests something might be knowable. It expresses uncertainty or possibility in a modest way.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, everyone already knows!?

Sentence 2

Wait, the results are already out!?

Sentence 3

If that gets out, we're in serious trouble.

Sentence 4

Huh, so it's all come out already!

Sentence 5

Has that already gotten out?