Dictionary / Vocabulary / 開演
かいえん
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
common word
胸をどきどきさせて開演を待った。
I waited for the curtain to rise with my heart beating in excitement.
開演中入場お断り。
No admittance during the performance.
開演は午後７時です。
The curtain rises at 7 p.m.