幕開け

まくあけ

rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start

common word Also written 幕明け

Meaning

n
rise of the curtain; opening of a play
n
beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)

Example sentences

これは新時代の幕開けです。

This is the beginning of a new era.