noun
General term for a tent, often used in historical or theatrical contexts.
祭りの会場には大きな幕屋が張られた。
A large tent was set up at the festival site.
noun
Specifically refers to the biblical Tabernacle.
旧約聖書には幕屋の建設について詳しく記されている。
The Old Testament describes the construction of the Tabernacle in detail.
noun
small curtain-enclosed area off a stage
Used in traditional Japanese theater, such as kabuki, for a small space enclosed by curtains.
役者は幕屋から舞台に登場した。
The actor appeared on stage from the curtain-enclosed area.
noun
Makuya (Original Gospel Movement of Japan)
Proper noun referring to a specific religious movement in Japan.
幕屋は日本発祥のキリスト教系の宗教団体である。
Makuya is a Christian-based religious group that originated in Japan.