晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)

はれぶたい
noun
grand occasion; big stage; moment in the spotlight
1. grand occasion; big stage; moment in the spotlight
A formal or public occasion where someone has the opportunity to shine, such as a graduation ceremony, wedding, important competition, or major performance. Conveys a sense of pride and special significance.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)は晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)だ。
The graduation ceremony is a grand occasion.
娘(むすめ)の晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)を見届(みとど)けたい。
I want to witness my daughter's big moment.
何年(なんねん)もの練習(れんしゅう)の成果(せいか)を発揮(はっき)する晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)で、彼(かれ)は堂々(どうどう)と演(えん)じた。
On the big stage where he could show the results of years of practice, he performed with confidence.

USAGE:
晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい) is a compound of 晴(は)れ (formal, celebratory; as in 晴(は)れの日(ひ)) and 舞台(ぶたい) (stage). It does not necessarily refer to an actual stage — it describes any occasion where someone is the center of attention in a proud, positive way. Common for life milestones and competitive events.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)に立(た)つ (to stand on the big stage)
  • 晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)を飾(かざ)る (to grace the grand occasion)
  • 晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい)を見届(みとど)ける (to witness someone's big moment)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 晴(は)れ舞台(ぶたい): grand occasion (milestone, spotlight moment)
  • 晴(は)れの日(ひ): special day, auspicious day
  • 檜舞台(ひのきぶたい): the big stage (similar meaning, more literary)
  • 大舞台(おおぶたい): major stage (grand venue or important competition)
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