What does 幕 mean?
幕 is a Japanese noun meaning “curtain (on a stage)” or “act (of a play)” in English. It can also be translated as “the end (of an event)” 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
拍手の中、幕が下りた。
The curtain came down to applause.
この劇は三幕からなる。
This play has three acts.