Japanese Word of the Day

For beginner to perhaps intermediate-level students, Japanese words, phrases, and expressions, as learned by an American living in Tokyo. . Some of it I pick up through my surroundings--slang, abbreviated terms, or new katakana-ized words that have recently entered the Japanese language; some words are straight-up conventional vocab that I've found helpful to know, either in the classroom (where I teach English) or in everyday life. And there are also words that just make me smile.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

tenjikai (展示会)

Tenjikai ( 展示会、てんじかい ) is an exhibition, e.g. an art or fashion exhibit. My friend just had one today for his new company. It was held in Omotesando, one of the more upscale areas in Tokyo. I had a hard time finding the place, so I was happy when I finally did. . .A lot of stores and businesses in Omotesando and Harajuku are housed in places that don't look like stores or businesses. This was the front end of the exhibition, which I think could easily pass for a kids clubhouse.