noun
rise of the curtain; opening of a play
Literal theatrical opening; the moment the curtain rises at the start of a performance.
See also: 幕開き
幕開けのベルが鳴り、観客が静かになった。
The opening bell rang and the audience fell silent.
noun
Figurative use for the start of an era, event, tournament, festival, or new phase. Often used in news contexts.
Antonyms: 幕切れ
新年度の幕開けを祝う式典が行われた。
A ceremony was held to celebrate the start of the new fiscal year.
大会の幕開けを告げる花火が打ち上げられた。
Fireworks were launched to mark the opening of the tournament.