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表沙汰

noun

something that has come out into the open: a public incident, something that is public knowledge / an issue brought before a court or other public institution

彼の不正行為が表沙汰になった。

His misconduct became public.

意味（1）

something that has come out into the open: a public incident, something that is public knowledge

その件(けん)は表沙汰(おもてざた)にするな。

Sono ken wa omotezata ni suru na.Don't air your dirty laundry / bring it out into the open. → Keep it private.

意味（2）

an issue brought before a court or other public institution

相続争(そうぞくあらそ)いを表沙汰(おもてざた)にする

sōzoku arasoi o omotezata ni suruto take an inheritance dispute public / to court