noun
kaiseki cuisine; traditional Japanese multi-course meal
Refers to the sophisticated, multi-course Japanese meal often served at high-end restaurants. The full term is 懐石料理, but 懐石 alone is commonly used.
See also: 懐石料理
京都で本格的な懐石をいただいた。
I had an authentic kaiseki meal in Kyoto.
noun
light meal served before tea ceremony
In the context of the Japanese tea ceremony, this is a simple, rustic meal served before the tea. Also called 茶懐石.
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茶事では、まず懐石をいただきます。
At a tea gathering, first we have the light meal.