“Exposition” in Japanese
Short answer
Exposition in Japanese is “説明” (setsumei). Full meaning: explanation, exposition, description, account, caption, legend.
Other ways to say “Exposition” in Japanese
提示部
teijibu exposition
説述
setsujutsu explaining an idea, exposition, explanation
エキスポ
ekisupo expo, exposition
博覧会
hakurankai exhibition, exposition, expo, fair
説き明かし
tokiakashi explanation, exposition
講釈
koushaku explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.), lecture, exposition; explanation (in a pompous fashion), (long-winded) lecture
解説
kaisetsu explanation, commentary, exposition, elucidation
博
haku doctor, PhD; exposition, fair, exhibition
せつめい
setsumei explanation, exposition, description, account, caption, legend
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