オープニング

おーぷにんぐ
noun
opening (of a show, event)
leisure
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(はじ)まった。
The opening started.
このアニメのオープニング曲(きょく)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(せかいじゅう)で放送(ほうそう)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.

Compounds

  • オープニング曲(きょく) / 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(えいぞう): 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.

Similar words

  • エンディング (ED): ending theme or segment

Related Words

Antonym: エンディング (ending)
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Added 2026.2.10 17:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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