馬脚を現す ばきゃくをあらわす Also written 馬脚を表す, 馬脚を露わす Meanings Expression, Godan verb to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.) Kanji 馬 horse. Read as バ. 脚 leg. Read as キャク. 現 present. Read as あらわす. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists