オープニング
おーぷにんぐ
noun
opening (of a show, event)
1.
opening, beginning, introduction
The opening segment of a show, event, ceremony, or broadcast. Also refers to the opening theme song of an anime or TV series.
オープニングが始まった。
The opening started.
このアニメのオープニング曲がかっこいい。
The opening song of this anime is cool.
オリンピックのオープニングセレモニーは世界中で放送された。
The Olympic opening ceremony was broadcast around the world.
Refers to the opening portion of a show, event, or broadcast. Widely used in entertainment contexts, especially anime and TV.
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "opening." Often abbreviated as OP (オーピー), especially when referring to anime or TV theme songs.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- オープニング曲 / OP: opening theme song
- オープニングセレモニー: opening ceremony
- オープニングアクト: opening act (concert)
- オープニング映像: opening animation/video
USAGE:
In anime and TV fandom, OP is the standard abbreviation. Fans often discuss and rank their favorite OPs. The full word オープニング is used in more formal or general contexts like ceremonies and events.
ANTONYM:
- エンディング (ED): ending theme or segment