Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to pass (the night), to spend.
  2. to reveal, to divulge, to disclose, to expose.
  3. to prove, to verify.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
明かす あかす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)