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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please do not touch this exhibit.
Refers to an item submitted to an exhibition or contest. Often used for entries in a competition.
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.
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.
The museum exhibits Van Gogh's works.
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.
The museum is exhibiting ancient pottery.
She exhibited great courage.
Please do not touch the exhibits.
She exhibited her talent.
All the exhibits are not for sale.
The exhibit was a huge success.