noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
raising the curtain; curtain-up
Literal theatrical meaning: the physical raising of a stage curtain. Also used metaphorically for the start of a performance or event.
Antonyms: 閉幕
開幕のベルが鳴り、舞台が始まった。
The curtain-up bell rang and the performance began.
劇
The curtain rises at the theater at 6 p.m.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Figurative extension: the opening or commencement of an event, season, conference, or similar organized activity. Often used in news headlines.
Antonyms: 閉幕
オリンピックが開幕した。
The Olympics opened.
サッカーリーグの開幕戦は来週です。
The opening match of the soccer league is next week.