ギャラリー
Meanings
2
A place where art is displayed and often sold. This is the most common modern meaning.
I saw paintings at a new gallery over the weekend.
3
The highest seating area in a theatre, sometimes called the 'gods'. Less common in everyday conversation.
See also: 天井桟敷
From the upper gallery seats, you can see the whole opera.
4
Refers to the crowd watching a sporting event, especially golf. Often used in sports commentary.
The gallery applauded at the final hole.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をギャラリーに展示するto exhibit something at a/the gallery
She has her paintings on display at this gallery.
- ギャラリーが〈動詞〉the gallery (spectators) does something, e.g. cheers, gathers
When the player sank the tricky putt, the gallery let out a loud cheer.
- ギャラリーを通るto pass through the corridor/gallery
We entered the venue by passing through the corridor lined with artworks.