冒頭
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Noun referring to the initial part of something, such as a speech, story, or event. Often used in formal or written contexts. Example: 『冒頭の挨拶』 (boutou no aisatsu, 'opening greeting').
Theme
At a book club meeting, User and their friend Yuta discuss the opening of a novel they both read recently.
冒頭
ぼうとう
beginning / start / outset
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a movie starting with a dramatic opening scene. The 'opening' is the 『冒頭』 (boutou, 'beginning'), like a 'bow' (sounds like 'bou') at the start of a performance.
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『冒頭』 (boutou, 'beginning') is often used in formal contexts like speeches, books, or presentations to refer to the introductory part. For example, a speaker might say 『冒頭に申し上げます』 (boutou ni moushiagemasu, 'I will say at the beginning').
Forms
Base: 冒頭Noun referring to the initial part of something, such as a speech, story, or event. Often used in formal or written contexts. Example: 『冒頭の挨拶』 (boutou no aisatsu, 'opening greeting').