noun
entertaining guests; keeping the party lively
Refers to the skill or act of making social gatherings enjoyable, often through conversation or humor. Commonly used in phrases like 座持ちがいい (good at entertaining) or 座持ちが悪い (poor at entertaining).
彼は座持ちが上手で、いつもパーティーを盛り上げる。
He is good at entertaining guests and always livens up parties.
座持ちのいい話題をいくつか用意しておいた。
I prepared a few conversation topics that are good for keeping the party going.