noun
the whole company; all those present
Refers to everyone gathered at a place or event, often used in formal or written contexts.
会場にいた一座の者が拍手を送った。
The whole company present at the venue applauded.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for being present at a gathering; can take する to mean 'attend' or 'be present'.
彼は会合に一座した。
He attended the meeting.
noun
A formal meal or party; somewhat literary or old-fashioned.
祝賀の一座が開かれた。
A celebratory banquet was held.
noun
troupe; theatrical company
A group of performers, especially in traditional theater.
彼は旅回りの一座に加わった。
He joined a traveling troupe.
noun
one statue
Counter-like use for a single statue or Buddhist image; see also 座 (sense 8).
See also: 座
本堂には仏像が一座安置されている。
One statue of Buddha is enshrined in the main hall.
noun
top seat; head of the table
Archaic term for the seat of honor; rarely used in modern Japanese.
古い文書では、一座は上座を意味した。
In old documents, 一座 meant the top seat.