What does 幕 mean?
幕 is a Japanese noun meaning “curtain, act (in play)” in English. It can also be translated as “act (in a play), end, case” depending on context. It is written as 幕 in kanji, まく in hiragana, and maku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
万雷の拍手のうちに幕が下りた。
The curtain fell amid the wild applause of the audience.
この劇は三幕からなる。
This play has three acts.
音楽会は国歌で幕となった。
The concert concluded with the national anthem.