奥おく座ざ敷しき

noun

inner parlor; back room; salon

A traditional Japanese room located deeper inside a house, often used for receiving guests or as a family living space. Contrasts with 表座敷 (front parlor).

See also: 表座敷

• お客きゃく様さまを奥おく座ざ敷しきに通とおした。

  I showed the guest into the inner parlor.

• この旅りょ館かんの奥おく座ざ敷しきからは庭にわがよく見みえる。

  From the inner parlor of this inn, you can see the garden well.