noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
opening of a ceremony; start of a formal event
Used for the formal opening of ceremonies, meetings, or events. Often paired with 閉式 (closing). Can be used as a noun or with する.
開式の辞を述べる。
Deliver the opening address.
式典は午前10時に開式します。
The ceremony will open at 10 a.m.