English–Japanese
“let slip” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimorasu
Example
彼は秘密を漏らしました。kare wa hi mitsu o mo ra shi ma shi ta
He let the secret slip.
How to say “let slip” in Japanese
“Let slip” in Japanese is 漏らす (morasu).
Describes allowing something kept inside or secret to escape into the outside world, intentionally or accidentally.
Example sentences with 漏らす
記者は取材先の名前を決して漏らしませんでした。ki sha wa shu zai saki no na mae o kes shi te mo ra shi ma se n de shi ta
The reporter never let the name of the source slip.
Tips for using 漏らす
- For English speakers, Japanese 漏らす (morasu) is broader than "let slip": it can also describe water, gas, or sound escaping, so the object often identifies the sense.