初舞台(はつぶたい)

はつぶたい
noun
first stage appearance; debut performance
culture
1. first stage appearance; debut performance
A performer's very first appearance on stage, or more broadly, someone's first time doing something in a public or prominent setting.
五歳(ごさい)で初舞台(はつぶたい)を踏(ふ)んだ。
She made her stage debut at age five.
初舞台(はつぶたい)は緊張(きんちょう)で足(あし)が震(ふる)えた。
On my first stage appearance, my legs were shaking with nervousness.
彼(かれ)は初舞台(はつぶたい)にもかかわらず堂々(どうどう)とした演技(えんぎ)を見(み)せて、観客(かんきゃく)を魅了(みりょう)した。
Despite it being his debut, he gave a commanding performance that captivated the audience.

Usage

The most common expression is 初舞台(はつぶたい)を踏(ふ)む (literally, to step on one's first stage). This is the standard way to say "to make one's debut performance." Can also be used figuratively for any first-time public appearance or first attempt in a new arena.

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Related: デビュー (debut)
Related: 初出演(はつしゅつえん) (first appearance)
Compare: 初陣(ういじん) (first battle)
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