一幕
Meanings
1
one act (of a play)
Used for counting acts in a play or drama.
The first act of this play is long.
2
Figurative use: a striking or memorable scene or event, often in a larger story or life experience.
A novel depicting a scene from his life.
Usage patterns
- 〈形容詞〉な一幕a ~ scene/episode (often emotional or dramatic)
There was a touching scene at the sports day.
- 一幕を演じるto cause a scene; to create an incident
He ended up making a scene arguing at the station.
- 一幕が繰り広げられるa scene unfolds
A heartwarming scene unfolded at the venue.