正しょう客きゃく

noun

guest of honor

General term for the most important guest at a gathering, event, or formal occasion.

• 今日きょうのパーティーの正しょう客きゃくは社しゃ長ちょうです。

  The guest of honor at today's party is the company president.

noun

main guest at a tea ceremony

Specifically the principal guest at a Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).

• 茶ちゃ会かいでは正しょう客きゃくが最さい初しょにお茶ちゃをいただきます。

  At a tea gathering, the main guest receives tea first.