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.
美術館で新しい絵を展示している。
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.
商品をきれいに陳列してください。
Please display the products neatly.
To decorate or display something for aesthetic purposes, like putting up decorations or showing off an item.
棚に写真を飾った。
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.
エラーメッセージが表示された。
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.
スクリーンに映像を映し出した。
They displayed the video on the screen.
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.
彼は怒りを示した。
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'.
リーダーシップを発揮した。
He displayed leadership.
An event or arrangement where items are shown to the public.
Exhibition or display of items. Used for art shows, trade fairs, museum exhibits.
その展示はとても人気があった。
The display was very popular.
Display of goods, often in a store window or showcase.
The electronic screen itself, such as a computer monitor, smartphone screen, or digital sign.
Loanword for electronic display screens. Common in tech contexts.
新しいディスプレイを買った。
I bought a new display.
Screen or monitor. More general, can refer to TV, computer, or phone screens.
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.
絵を展示する (○) / 絵を表示する (✕)
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.
The display on the screen is strange.
She displayed her talent.
店の陳列が目を引いた。
The store's display caught my eye.
The display cracked.