noun
witness stand; witness box
Refers to the physical stand or box in a courtroom where a witness testifies. Used in legal contexts.
証人は証人席に立って証言した。
The witness stood in the witness stand and testified.
証人 means 'witness' (the person), while 証人席 is specifically the stand or box where the witness sits or stands.
Compound of 証人 (witness) and 席 (seat/stand).