Translation guide
The English word "display" covers several distinct meanings: showing something for people to see, exhibiting goods, showing information on a screen, and demonstrating a quality or emotion. Japanese uses different words for each.
To put something in a place where people can see it, such as in a museum, store, or exhibition.
General verb for displaying items in an exhibition, museum, or store. Often used for art, products, or collections.
They are displaying new paintings at the art museum.
To display goods in a shop or items in a showroom. Emphasizes orderly arrangement for viewing.
Please display the products neatly.
To decorate or display something for aesthetic purposes, like putting up decorations or showing off an item.
I displayed a photo on the shelf.
To make text, images, or data appear on a computer screen, phone, or other electronic display.
Standard verb for displaying information on a screen. Used in computing, smartphones, and digital devices.
An error message was displayed.
To project or show an image on a screen or surface. Often used for large displays, projectors, or TV screens.
Noun meaning 'display' as in on-screen information. Often used in technical contexts.
To demonstrate a characteristic, feeling, or action so that others can notice it.
To show or indicate a quality, feeling, or intention. Broadly used for abstract displays.
He displayed anger.
To show or let someone see a quality or emotion. Often used when the display is intentional or noticeable.
To display or exert one's ability, power, or skill. Common in phrases like 'display leadership' or 'display one's true potential'.
He displayed leadership.
An event or arrangement where items are shown to the public.
The electronic screen itself, such as a computer monitor, smartphone screen, or digital sign.
展示 (てんじ) is for physical displays like exhibitions. 表示 (ひょうじ) is for on-screen displays. Don't mix them up.
display a painting (correct with 展示, wrong with 表示)
ディスプレイ only refers to electronic screens. For an exhibition of art or goods, use 展示 or 陳列.
They displayed the video on the screen.
The display on the screen is strange.
彼女は才能を見せた。
She displayed her talent.
店の陳列が目を引いた。
The store's display caught my eye.
The display cracked.