This is the 8731st most frequent Japanese word.
暴露
Exposure; revelation; disclosure.
Here, 暴露 (ばくろ) is used to mean 'expose' or 'reveal,' usually referring to something hidden or confidential being disclosed.
彼の秘密が暴露された。
His secret was exposed.
In this context, 暴露 is used to describe the act of revealing or uncovering potentially damaging information.
スキャンダルの暴露により、会社は大打撃を受けた。
Due to the revelation of the scandal, the company suffered significant damage.
The word 暴露 here implies a personal disclosure or a reveal of personal or unknown information, adding an element of surprise.