幕開き

まくあき

Also written 幕開, 幕明き

Meanings

1. Noun rise of the curtain; opening of a play Antonym: 幕切れ (まくぎれ).
2. beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.) See also: 幕開け (まくあけ).

Kanji

• 幕 curtain. Read as マク.
• 開 open. Read as あく.

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