檜ひのき舞ぶ台たい

noun

stage made of Japanese cypress

Refers specifically to the wooden stage floor in traditional theaters like noh and kabuki, made from hinoki (Japanese cypress).

• 能のう楽がく堂どうの檜ひのき舞ぶ台たいは、独どく特とくの香かおりがする。

  The hinoki stage in the Noh theater has a distinctive fragrance.

noun

the limelight; the big stage; the big time

Figurative use derived from the prestigious hinoki stage; refers to a prominent public arena or a major opportunity to shine, often in entertainment, sports, or business.