noun
world exposition; world expo
Formal term for a large international exhibition; often abbreviated to 万博 (ばんぱく) in everyday speech.
2025年の世界博覧会は大阪で開催されます。
The 2025 World Expo will be held in Osaka.
Common abbreviation for 世界博覧会; used in everyday conversation and media.
Compound of 世界 (world) + 博覧会 (exposition). The term is a direct translation of 'world exposition'.