Japanese word

展覧会

Pronunciation

Romajitenrankai

Meaning

  • nounexhibition

Example

毎年この展覧会を見に行きます。mai toshi ko no ten ran kai o mi ni i ki ma su

I go to this exhibition every year.

Illustration for 展覧会 (exhibition)

More examples

来月、学校で展覧会があります。rai getsu gak kō de ten ran kai ga a ri ma su

There will be an exhibition at school next month.

Core concept

Refers to an organized public event where selected works or items are arranged for people to view.

Common phrases

  • 展覧会に行くten ran kai ni i ku

    go to an exhibition

  • 展覧会を見るten ran kai o mi ru

    view an exhibition

  • 展覧会を開くten ran kai o hira ku

    hold an exhibition

Similar words

展示会tenjikai: An event for displaying works, products, or other items to visitors.

Definition in Japanese

作品や資料などを集めて並べ、一般に公開して見せる催し。saku hin ya shi ryō na do o atsu me te nara be ip pan ni kō kai shi te mi se ru moyō shi

Word origin

展覧会 (tenrankai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 展 (ten, "display"), 覧 (ran, "view"), and 会 (kai, "meeting"), combining display, viewing, and gathering.

Usage tips

  • In everyday settings, an exhibition can take place at a museum, gallery, school, or community center, so it covers more than fine art.

Other meanings

  • shownoun

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