synonym Comparative
展覧会
VS
示威
Differences Between "展覧会" and "示威"
Option A
展覧会
Meaning
Exhibition; art exhibition; display show
Reading
てんらんかい (tenrankai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
週末に美術館で開催されている絵画の展覧会へ行った。
I went to the painting exhibition held at the museum on the weekend.
Option B
示威
Meaning
demonstration (of power, strength, protest), show of force
Reading
しい (shii)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
労働者たちは賃上げを求めて大規模な示威行動を行った。
The workers conducted a large-scale demonstration demanding a wage increase.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Exhibition; art exhibition; display show)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 展覧会: A formal event where art, historical artifacts, products, or other items are displayed for public viewing. Often used for art or cultural exhibits, similar to 展示会 (tenjikai) but often with a more artistic connotation.
- 示威: Often used in contexts of political protests, military actions, or showing one's strength/intention to influence others. 政治的な抗議や軍事行動、あるいは他者に影響を与えるために力や意図を示す文脈で使われます。
- 展覧会: A formal event where art, historical artifacts, products, or other items are displayed for public viewing. Often used for art or cultural exhibits, similar to 展示会 (tenjikai) but often with a more artistic connotation.
- 示威: Often used in contexts of political protests, military actions, or showing one's strength/intention to influence others. 政治的な抗議や軍事行動、あるいは他者に影響を与えるために力や意図を示す文脈で使われます。
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