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exposed; scanty; bare; unconcealed; naked
public; open
「顕」 has another reading with different meanings.
彼の不満が顕になってきたようだ。
His dissatisfaction seems to be becoming apparent.
問題点が顕になるまで気づかなかった。
I didn't notice until the problems became apparent.
二人の関係が顕になって周囲が驚いた。
Everyone was surprised when their relationship came to light.