Translation guide
An overture is an introductory musical piece, often for an opera or ballet, or a figurative opening move in negotiations or relationships.
The orchestral piece that opens an opera, ballet, or concert.
The standard term for a musical overture, especially for operas and classical works.
オペラの序曲が始まった。
The opera's overture began.
Literally 'prelude', sometimes used for overture-like pieces, but more commonly for independent preludes.
An initial proposal or gesture intended to start a relationship, negotiation, or discussion.
A tentative inquiry or sounding out, often used in business or diplomatic contexts.
Do not use 序曲 (overture) for non-musical contexts. It sounds unnatural. Use 打診 or 申し出 instead.
この前奏曲はとても美しい。
This overture (prelude) is very beautiful.
彼は和解の打診をした。
He made an overture for reconciliation.
An offer or proposal; can be used for overtures in personal or business settings.
和平の申し出を断った。
They rejected the peace overture.
An approach or initiative to influence someone, often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
政府は隣国に外交的な働きかけを行った。
The government made diplomatic overtures to the neighboring country.
Literally 'fuse' or 'spark'; used figuratively for an opening move that starts a conversation or negotiation.
彼の冗談が交渉の口火を切った。
His joke was the overture that started the negotiation.