also: かみざ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
seat of honor; head seat; top seat
Refers to the most honored or highest-ranking seat in a room, at a table, or in a traditional setting. The specific seat depends on context (e.g., farthest from the entrance in a Japanese-style room).
お客様を上座に案内してください。
Please show the guest to the seat of honor.
会議では
At the meeting, the department head sat at the head of the table.