倚い子し

noun

traditional ceremonial chair

A square chair with armrests and a torii-shaped back, historically used by the emperor and high-ranking figures during ceremonies. The term is archaic and primarily encountered in historical or cultural contexts.

• 倚い子しは、天皇てんのうの即そく位い式しきなどの儀ぎ式しきで使つかわれたと伝つたえられている。

  The ishi chair is said to have been used in ceremonies such as the emperor's enthronement.