noun
traditional raised serving table
A small, individual table with a raised tray, used in formal Japanese dining to serve food directly to a guest. Often associated with kaiseki cuisine or traditional ceremonies.
懐石料理では、一人ひとりに高坏で料理が運ばれる。
In kaiseki cuisine, dishes are served to each guest on individual raised tables.
茶事の席で、高坏に盛られた和菓子が出された。
At the tea gathering, Japanese sweets were presented on a raised serving table.