上じょう席せき

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

seniority; precedence; upper seat

Refers to a higher rank, senior position, or the seat of honor in a formal setting. Often used in business, official, or traditional contexts.

• 会かい議ぎでは上じょう席せきの者ものから順じゅんに意い見けんを述のべた。

  At the meeting, opinions were given in order of seniority.

• 彼かれは上じょう席せきのポストに就ついた。

  He assumed a senior post.