晴はれ舞ぶ台たい

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Meanings

big moment; gala occasion; world stage

Refers to a significant public appearance or performance where one is in the spotlight. Often used for debuts, important matches, ceremonies, or career-defining events. The phrase 晴れの舞台 is a common variant.

Kanji

晴clear up
舞dance, flit, circle
台pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

Related words

晴はれの舞ぶ台たい
Variant with the possessive particle の. Slightly more formal or literary, but essentially synonymous.
檜ひのき舞ぶ台たい
Literally 'cypress stage', a prestigious stage for traditional arts. More specific to high-level artistic performances, whereas 晴れ舞台 is broader.

Built from

晴はれる+舞ぶ台たい

Written forms

晴はれ舞ぶ台たい
Standard spelling. 晴れ means 'clear weather' or 'formal/public', and 舞台 means 'stage'.
晴はれ舞ぶ台たい
Variant without okurigana; less common but seen in some contexts.

Etymology

Compound of 晴れ (hare, 'clear weather' or 'formal/public occasion') and 舞台 (butai, 'stage'). The word 晴れ carries a sense of special, auspicious, or formal events, giving the compound the meaning of a stage for a significant public appearance.