Meaning
襤褸 (ぼろ, boro) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “rag, scrap, tattered clothes, fault, defect, run-down or junky”.
Example sentences 6
その理論は検討されてもボロは出ないだろう。
Even if that theory is examined, its faults will not be revealed.
発言するたびにボロが出る。
Each and every statement they make reveals their flaws.
その男はボロを着ていた。
The man was in rags.
アリバイの偽装工作したところで、絶対どこかでボロが出るってわからないのかな。
Don't you know that even if you come up with an alibi, it's certain that the truth will be revealed at some point?
ぼろ服が正直者を包んでいるかもしれない。
A ragged coat may cover an honest man.
あいつでかいことばかり言ってるけど、そのうちぼろを出すよ。
He's always talking like a big shot, but it won't be long before all his faults are exposed.