also: かいかいのことば
expression, noun
opening address; opening remarks
Formal speech or statement given at the start of a meeting, ceremony, or conference. Often contrasted with 閉会の辞 (closing address).
See also: 閉会の辞
会長が開会の辞を述べた。
The chairperson delivered the opening address.
開会の辞に続いて、来賓の紹介が行われた。
Following the opening remarks, the guests were introduced.
Closing address; used at the end of a meeting or ceremony, opposite of 開会の辞.
Compound of 開会 (opening of a meeting) + の (possessive particle) + 辞 (words, speech). A straightforward formal expression.