Definition of 幕開き (まくあき)

まくあ

幕開き

まくあき

makuaki

View details for kanji: 幕View details for kanji: 開
noun
1.
the rise of the curtain, opening (of play)
See also:幕開け
2.
beginning (e.g. of an era), opening (festival, event, etc.)
Other readings:
幕開【まくあき】[1]
、
幕明き【まくあき】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
幕 curtain, bunting, act of play
開 open, unfold, unseal
明 bright, light