Translation guide
How to express 'demonstration' in Japanese depends on what you are demonstrating: a public protest, a practical showing of how something works, or proof/evidence of a fact.
A gathering of people to express a shared opinion or demand, often in public spaces.
The most common word for a protest march or rally. Short for デモンストレーション.
There was a big demonstration in front of the station yesterday.
Specifically a protest march or parade.
デモ行進は午後２時に始まります。
The demonstration march will start at 2 p.m.
Protest activity; a more formal term that can include demonstrations.
その政策に対して抗議活動が行われた。
Protest activities were carried out against the policy.
An act of showing or explaining how a product, method, or skill functions.
A live demonstration of a product, technique, or performance.
新製品の実演を見せてもらえますか？
Could you give me a demonstration of the new product?
To demonstrate by doing; casual and natural in conversation.
使い方をやって見せてください。
Please show me how to use it (by demonstrating).
Something that clearly shows a fact, truth, or feeling.
Proof or demonstration of a fact or theory.
これはその理論の証明だ。
This is a demonstration of the theory.
Evidence, often physical or concrete.
Manifestation or demonstration of an abstract quality like love or courage.
デモ (demo) usually means a political protest or march. 実演 (jitsuen) is a live demonstration of a product, cooking, or performance. Using デモ for a product demo can cause confusion.
The English 'demonstration' as proof or evidence is not translated as デモ. Use 証明 (shōmei) or 証拠 (shōko) instead.
The full loanword; often used in business or tech contexts. Can be shortened to デモ.
ソフトウェアのデモンストレーションを行います。
We will give a demonstration of the software.
Evidence of his innocence was found.
それは彼の愛情の表れだった。
It was a demonstration of his affection.