デモ
demo[de̞mo̞]
The Japanese word for manifestation is デモ (demo).
デモ is used to describe the act or process of becoming manifest.
Meaning: the act or process of becoming manifest (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
demo
Did you know?
- While デモ can mean a 'manifestation', it is most commonly used in Japan to describe a street protest or political demonstration.
- The word デモ sounds identical to the Japanese conjunction でも, which means 'but' or 'however'.
- Because デモ is a shortened form, using the full length デモンストレーション (demonsutorēshon) in casual conversation can actually make you sound overly formal or academic.
Examples in context
- 彼の夢はついに顕現した。His dream finally manifested.
- 彼女の意志はその行動で明示された。Her intentions were manifested through her actions.
- 彼の才能がどんどん現れている。His talent is manifesting more and more.
- 私たちは愛を体現しなければならない。We must manifest love.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are talking about a news report.
- 大翔 Hirotoニュースで大きなデモを見た？Nyūsu de ōkina demo o mita?Did you see the big demonstration on the news?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、結衣も見たよ。すごい人数だったね。Un, Yui mo mita yo. Sugoi ninzū datta ne.Yeah, I saw it too. There were so many people.
- 大翔 Hirotoあんなに多くの人がデモに出るのは珍しいね。Anna ni ōku no hito ga demo ni deru no wa mezurashii ne.It's rare for that many people to join a protest.
- 結衣 Yui本当に、深刻な問題なんだと思う。Hontō ni, shinkoku na mondai nan da to omou.Really, I think it's a serious problem.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry デモ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
