下げ座ざ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

prostrating oneself (in obeisance); coming down from one's seat to bow

Historical or formal act of leaving one's seat and bowing deeply to show respect. Often used in contexts of paying obeisance to a superior. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the action.

• 将しょう軍ぐんの前まえで下げ座ざして敬けい意いを表ひょうした。

  He prostrated himself before the shogun to show his respect.

noun

musicians' box (stage left)

In traditional Japanese theater (e.g., Noh, Kabuki), the area on the left side of the stage where musicians sit. This is a specialized theatrical term.

• 能のう舞ぶ台たいでは、下げ座ざに囃子はやし方かたが座すわる。

  On the Noh stage, the musicians sit in the musicians' box.

noun

lower seat

Refers to a seat of lower rank or status, often contrasted with 上座 (かみざ, seat of honor). This sense is also associated with the reading しもざ cross-reference.

See also: 下座 (しもざ)

• 会かい議ぎでは、新しん人じんは下げ座ざに座すわるのが普ふ通つうだ。

  In meetings, newcomers usually sit in the lower seat.