How to say "uncovered" in Japanese

Choosing the right word
  • 丸出しまるだしCommon
    no-adjectiveCovers the physical sense: something that should be covered is left fully exposed and in full view, often with a nuance of being conspicuously or embarrassingly on display, as with bare skin.
    Calm down a little, Kissho, your bumpkin nature is standing out!
  • no-adjectiveCovers the sports sense only: a player left unmarked or unguarded by the defense. For anything else 'uncovered' describes, such as an exposed object, this is not the word you want.

Use 「丸出し」 when something normally covered is left fully exposed and in plain view; use 「ノーマーク」 only for the sports sense, an unmarked or unguarded player left uncovered by the defense.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese equivalents
See also

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android