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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: まく
Romaji: maku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

curtain; bunting

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2

act (in play)

Kanji

Readings: マク、 バク、 とばり
Meanings: curtain, bunting, act of play

Example Sentences

(まく)()りた。
➥The curtain fell.
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黒幕的(くろまくてき)存在(そんざい)(だれ)だ。
➥Who's pulling the strings behind the scenes?
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この歌劇(かげき)は5(まく)ものです。
➥This is an opera in five acts.
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(まく)があがった。
➥The curtain rose.
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この(げき)(さん)(まく)からなる。
➥This play has three acts.
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この歌劇(かげき)は3(まく)からなる。
➥This opera has three acts.
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