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“Rise of the curtain” in Japanese

Short answer
幕開き makuaki まくあき

Rise of the curtain in Japanese is “幕開き” (makuaki). Full meaning: rise of the curtain, opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era), start, opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.).

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