noun
guest seating; passenger seat
Refers to seats for guests, audience, or passengers in venues like theaters, stadiums, or taxis. The specific meaning depends on context.
劇場の客席は満席だった。
The theater's guest seating was full.
タクシーの客席に荷物を置いた。
I put my luggage on the passenger seat of the taxi.
noun
Metonymic use: the seating area stands for the people occupying it. Common in contexts like performances or lectures.
客席から大きな拍手が起こった。
Loud applause came from the audience.