Translation guide
The English word 'exhibit' can be a verb meaning to show or display something, or a noun meaning an object or collection on display. This guide covers both uses, with natural Japanese equivalents.
To put something on display for people to see, such as in a museum, gallery, or show.
The most common and neutral verb for exhibiting items, artworks, or products in a public setting.
美術館で新しい絵画を展示しています。
The museum is exhibiting new paintings.
Used when submitting or entering an item into an exhibition, contest, or fair. Emphasizes the act of putting something on display as a participant.
彼はコンテストに自作の彫刻を出品した。
He exhibited his own sculpture at the contest.
Means to arrange and display items, often in a store or showroom. More about the physical arrangement for viewing or sale.
新商品を店頭に陳列する。
They display new products at the storefront.
To demonstrate or reveal a characteristic, emotion, or symptom.
Broadly means to show, indicate, or demonstrate. Used for exhibiting traits, evidence, or reactions.
彼は怒りの兆候を示した。
He exhibited signs of anger.
Means to show or let someone see. Often used for deliberately displaying an attitude or ability.
Means to display or exert one's ability, power, or skill to the fullest. Common with 力, 才能, 能力.
彼はリーダーシップを発揮した。
He exhibited leadership.
A physical item or group of items shown in a museum, gallery, or exhibition.
The most direct equivalent for an exhibited item or article. Used for museum pieces, trade show displays, etc.
この展示品は触らないでください。
Please do not touch this exhibit.
Refers to an item submitted to an exhibition or contest. Often used for entries in a competition.
彼の出品物が一等賞を取った。
His exhibit won first prize.
Items arranged for display, especially in a store window or showcase. Emphasizes the arrangement.
The whole event or show where things are displayed.
A general term for an exhibition, trade show, or display event.
来月、新しい展示会が開かれます。
A new exhibit will open next month.
Often used for art exhibitions or public viewings. Slightly more formal.
展示する is the general verb for putting something on display. 出品する specifically means to enter an item into an exhibition or contest as a participant. Use 出品する when you are submitting your own work to be shown.
美術館がゴッホの作品を展示する。
The museum exhibits Van Gogh's works.
私は自分の絵をコンテストに出品する。
I will exhibit my painting at the contest.
展示する is only for physical display of objects. To say someone exhibits a feeling or quality, use 示す, 見せる, or 発揮する.
博物館は古代の土器を展示しています。
The museum is exhibiting ancient pottery.
彼女は大きな勇気を示した。
She exhibited great courage.
展示品には手を触れないでください。
Please do not touch the exhibits.
She exhibited her talent.
All the exhibits are not for sale.
その展覧会は大盛況だった。
The exhibit was a huge success.