釈しゃく台だい

noun

low table used by speakers or storytellers; lectern

A low table or stand used by professional storytellers, lecturers, or speakers in traditional settings. It can also refer to a lectern in a broader sense.

• 講こう談だん師しは釈しゃく台だいの前まえに座すわって話はなしを始はじめた。

  The professional storyteller sat down in front of the low table and began his tale.

• 講こう演えん会かいでは、演えん台だいの代かわりに釈しゃく台だいが使つかわれることもある。

  At lectures, a low lectern-like table is sometimes used instead of a podium.