How to say "demonstrate" in Japanese

• 示すしめすJLPT N3approx.Common
  godan verb, transitive verbCovers the abstract sense of demonstrate: making something such as evidence, results, or ability clear by showing it. This is the common word for that sense.
• デモる
  godan verb, intransitive verbThe word for demonstrating in the streets: marching or holding a rally to protest. It does not mean proving or showing a point, and it is less common.
• 説き示すときしめす
  godan verbDemonstrates something by explaining it: laying out reasons until the point becomes clear. A less common word, suited to careful explanation rather than physical showing or protest.

Use 「示す」 for demonstrating something with evidence, results, or ability; 「デモる」 only for street demonstrations and protests; 「説き示す」 for demonstrating a point by explaining it clearly.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 示すしめすto (take out and) show
• デモるto demonstrate (e.g. in the streets)
• 説き示すときしめすto explain