展: the kanji for unfold; expand; exhibit
展 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means unfold; expand; exhibit. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
展 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
展 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
テン (ten)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 展示てんじ · tenji | exhibition; display |
| 発展はってん · hatten | development |
| 展開てんかい · tenkai | development; unfolding |
| 展望てんぼう · tenbō | view; outlook |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 美術館で浮世絵が展示されている。Bijutsukan de ukiyoe ga tenji sarete iru.Ukiyo-e prints are on display at the art museum.
- 町は観光で大きく発展した。Machi wa kankō de ōkiku hatten shita.The town developed greatly through tourism.
- 話は意外な方向に展開した。Hanashi wa igai na hōkō ni tenkai shita.The story developed in an unexpected direction.
- 展望台から富士山が見えた。Tenbōdai kara Fujisan ga mieta.I could see Mount Fuji from the observation deck.
- 会社の将来の展望を話し合った。Kaisha no shōrai no tenbō o hanashiatta.We discussed the company's future outlook.
Questions about 展
How many strokes does 展 have?
展 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 展?
The on readings are ten (テン). 展 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 展?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 展
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.