1For something previously hidden or out of sight to come into view — to appear, show up, or become visible.
遠くの山の陰から太陽が現れた。
The sun appeared from behind the distant mountains.
約束の時間になっても、彼はなかなか現れなかった。
Even after the appointed time arrived, he was slow to show up.
突然目の前に猫が現れて驚いた。
A cat suddenly appeared in front of me and startled me.
新しいウイルスの変異株が各地で現れ始めた。
New variants of the virus have begun appearing in various regions.
2For feelings, traits, or the results of effort to surface in an outwardly noticeable way — also used when something shows up clearly in numbers or results.
不安な気持ちが声に表れていた。
Her anxiety came through in her voice.
練習の成果がタイムにはっきりと表れた。
The results of his practice clearly showed up in his time.
円安の影響が輸入価格に表れている。
The effects of the weak yen are showing up in import prices.