小こ上あがり

noun

raised tatami seating area

A slightly raised, tatami-floored seating section found in traditional Japanese restaurants, izakaya, and sometimes homes. Guests remove shoes before stepping up.

• その居い酒ざか屋やには小こ上あがりの席せきがある。

  That izakaya has raised tatami seating.

• 小こ上あがりに座すわると、足あしが楽らくだ。

  Sitting on the raised tatami area is easier on the legs.