synonym Comparative
展覧会
VS
示す
Differences Between "展覧会" and "示す"
Option A
展覧会
Meaning
exhibition, display, show
Reading
てんらんかい (tenrankai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
先週末、美術館で絵画の展覧会を見に行きました。
Last weekend, I went to see a painting exhibition at the museum.
Option B
示す
Meaning
to show; to indicate; to point out; to express; to demonstrate
Reading
しめす (shimesu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議のプレゼンにおいて、新製品の圧倒的な市場価値を証明するために、売上推移のデータをグラフで_______必要があります。
In the presentation of the meeting, in order to prove the overwhelming market value of the new product, it is necessary to show the sales trend data in a graph.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(exhibition, display, show)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 展覧会: Refers to an event where art, products, or other items are displayed for public viewing, such as an art exhibition or trade show. Often used for art (美術展 - bijutsuten) or specific themes. 「展示会 (tenjikai)」も似た意味で使われます。
- 示す: Refers to showing data, indicating directions, demonstrating attitudes, or expressing feelings clearly. Often used as 態度で示す or データをしめす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To show! "I will show my love to Haruka-san through my actions!" ...っ! T-To show your love through actions! W-Well, if you back your words with a passionate hug, I-I'll believe you! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しめす（示す）！『言葉だけじゃなく、行動でハルカ部長への愛を示します！』って…っ！そんな格好いいセリフを吐くなんて生意気！…本当に示す気があるなら、今すぐ私をギュッと抱きしめてみなさいよ！』
- 展覧会: Refers to an event where art, products, or other items are displayed for public viewing, such as an art exhibition or trade show. Often used for art (美術展 - bijutsuten) or specific themes. 「展示会 (tenjikai)」も似た意味で使われます。
- 示す: Refers to showing data, indicating directions, demonstrating attitudes, or expressing feelings clearly. Often used as 態度で示す or データをしめす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To show! "I will show my love to Haruka-san through my actions!" ...っ! T-To show your love through actions! W-Well, if you back your words with a passionate hug, I-I'll believe you! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しめす（示す）！『言葉だけじゃなく、行動でハルカ部長への愛を示します！』って…っ！そんな格好いいセリフを吐くなんて生意気！…本当に示す気があるなら、今すぐ私をギュッと抱きしめてみなさいよ！』
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