noun
tokonoma; alcove for displaying art or flowers
A raised alcove in a traditional Japanese room, used to display a hanging scroll, flower arrangement, or other decorative items. The term is well-known in Japanese culture and often left untranslated.
床の間に掛け軸が飾ってある。
A hanging scroll is displayed in the tokonoma.
お客様を床の間の前の上座
I guided the guest to the seat of honor in front of the tokonoma.