1.
exhibition, display, showing
Putting items on display for public viewing, typically at museums, galleries, trade shows, or similar venues.
作品を展示する。
To exhibit works.
美術館で特別展示が行われている。
A special exhibition is being held at the art museum.
新型の車が展示ホールに並んでいて、多くの来場者が足を止めていた。
New model cars were lined up in the exhibition hall, and many visitors stopped to look.
STRUCTURE:
展 (spread, unfold) + 示 (show, indicate).
USAGE:
展示 is used both as a noun and as a する verb (展示する). It is the standard term for putting things on display at museums, galleries, exhibitions, and trade shows. The related noun 展示会 specifically means an exhibition event or trade fair.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 展示する: to exhibit, to display
- 展示品: exhibited item, display item
- 展示ホール: exhibition hall
- 常設展示: permanent exhibition
- 企画展示: special/planned exhibition