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幕
幕 (readings: まく, ばく; Japanese kanji) means “curtain / act”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 開幕 (opening).
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劇の幕が開く。
げきのまくがひらく。The curtain of the play rises.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 幕 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | curtain / act |
| Readings | まく, ばく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 開幕 (opening) |
How to read 幕
幕 is read まく or ばく depending on the word.
Words with 幕
- 開幕khai mạc
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Updated: 2026-08-09