1.
exhibition; trade show; display event
An organized event where products, artworks, or other items are displayed for viewing by the public or by industry professionals.
展示会に行く。
To go to an exhibition.
来週、東京で自動車の展示会が開かれる。
Next week, an automobile exhibition will be held in Tokyo.
この展示会には毎年世界中から多くの企業が出展している。
Many companies from around the world exhibit at this trade show every year.
A compound of 展示 (display/exhibition) + 会 (event/meeting). Refers to organized events where products, artworks, technology, etc. are put on display. Can range from art shows to large-scale trade fairs.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 展示会を開く: to hold an exhibition
- 展示会に出展する: to exhibit at a trade show
- 展示会会場: exhibition venue
- 合同展示会: joint exhibition
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 展覧会: exhibition — primarily for art and cultural works
- 博覧会: exposition/fair — larger scale, often international
- 見本市: trade fair — specifically for commercial/industry displays