world exposition; international exposition; world fair
Formal term for a large international exhibition, such as Expo. Often abbreviated to 万博 (ばんぱく) in everyday speech.
The 2025 World Exposition will be held in Osaka.
Common abbreviation for 国際博覧会, used in everyday conversation and media.
Compound of 国際 (international) + 博覧会 (exposition). The term is a direct translation of the English 'international exposition'.