Quick answer
展 is the kanji for "Expand". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is てん (ten). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Expand
Also : Unfold · Extend
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
その美術館では、毎月、新しい展示が行われている。
そのびじゅつかんでは、まいげつ、あたらしいてんじがおこなわれている
The museum holds new exhibitions every month.
花卉展示会では、珍しい植物の品種が一堂に集まっている。
かかきてんじかいでは、めずらしいしょくぶつのひんしゅがいちどうにあつまっている
The flower exhibition brings together rare plant varieties in one place.
Vocabulary using 展
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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