幕まく開あき

noun

rise of the curtain; opening of a play

Literal theatrical opening; the moment the curtain rises. Antonym: 幕切れ.

Antonyms: 幕切れ

• 幕まく開あきのベルが鳴なり、観かん客きゃくは静しずかになった。

  The bell for the rise of the curtain rang, and the audience fell silent.

noun

beginning; start; opening

Figurative use for the start of an era, event, tournament, festival, etc. Often used in formal or journalistic contexts.

See also: 幕開け

• 新しん元げん号ごうの幕まく開あきを祝いわう式しき典てんが行おこなわれた。

  A ceremony was held to celebrate the beginning of the new era.

• 大たい会かいの幕まく開あきを告つげる花はな火びが打うち上あげられた。

  Fireworks were launched to mark the opening of the tournament.