桟さ敷じき

noun

dress circle; balcony; box

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.

• 歌か舞ぶ伎き座ざの桟さ敷じき席せきから舞ぶ台たいを観みるのは特とく別べつな体たい験けんだ。

  Watching the stage from a box seat at the Kabukiza is a special experience.

noun

stands; bleachers; spectator seating

General term for raised seating for spectators at events like sumo, parades, or outdoor performances. Can be temporary or permanent structures.

• 大おお相撲ずもうの桟さ敷じき席せきは、升ます席せきと呼よばれる四し角かくい区く画かくになっている。

  The box seats at grand sumo tournaments are divided into square sections called masu-seki.