JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
座敷
Formal tatami room for guests or a dinner party held in one
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坐敷 older kanji
1 Noun
A traditional Japanese-style room
Refers to a Japanese-style room lined with 畳 (たたみ) mats used specifically for welcoming guests rather than for daily family living.
Example
お 客様 を 座敷 へ お 通し して ください 。
Please show the guests to the formal tatami room.
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2 Noun
A formal banquet (with geisha)
Denotes a formal engagement or banquet held in a traditional room, often implying entertainment by 芸者 (げいしゃ) or professional hosts.
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