JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
展 — unfold
- Reading
- テン
- Meaning
- unfold; expand
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
展 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is テン and it means unfold; expand. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
展 appears in everyday japanese words such as 展望 (view), 展示 (exhibition) and 進展 (progress).
Japanese words containing 展
Frequently asked questions
What does 展 mean in Japanese?
展 means unfold; expand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 展 read?
展 is read テン. Reading it inside real words — 展望 and 展示 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 展 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 展 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 展 in a word?
A common word containing 展 is 展望 (てんぼう) — "view". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 展 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 展 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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