展覧会

• Reading: てんらんかい
• Romaji: tenrankai
• Kanji breakdown: 展 (ten) — spread, display; 覧 (ran) — view, look; 会 (kai) — meeting, gathering
• Pronunciation: /teɴ.ɾaɴ.ka.i/

Meaning

An exhibition; a show or display. Typically refers to art or cultural exhibitions.

A Sino-Japanese compound used for formal exhibitions of art, photography, crafts, or other cultural works. Distinct from 展示会 (tenjikai), which leans more toward trade shows and commercial displays. Commonly seen in museum and gallery contexts throughout Japan.

Examples

1. 美術館で写真の展覧会を見ました。 I saw a photography exhibition at the art museum.
2. 来月から新しい展覧会が始まります。 A new exhibition starts next month.
3. この展覧会のチケットはいくらですか。 How much are the tickets for this exhibition?

Usage Guide

Context: museums, art, culture, events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Sino-Japanese compound: 展 (ten, spread/display), 覧 (ran, view/look), 会 (kai, gathering). Together: 'a gathering to spread and view things.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal