also: さんじき
Refers to the raised, tiered seating area in a traditional theatre (e.g., kabuki) or similar venue. Often implies a good view and higher ticket price.
Watching the stage from a box seat at the Kabukiza is a special experience.
The box seats at grand sumo tournaments are divided into square sections called masu-seki.
桟橋 (a pier extending into water) and 桟敷 (a raised seating area or gallery) share the kanji 桟 but refer to completely different things.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading さじき is the most common.
Alternate reading さんじき is occasionally encountered but much less common than さじき.
Search-only kyūjitai form; not used in modern writing.
Compound of 桟 (さ, 'crosspiece, frame') and 敷 (しき, 'spread, lay'). Originally referred to a temporary raised platform made of wooden planks for viewing performances or events.