茶さ道どう口ぐち

noun

host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room

Specific architectural term in the context of a tea-ceremony room (chashitsu). Refers to the entrance used by the host (teishu) to bring in utensils and serve guests, distinct from the guest entrance (nijiriguchi).

• 茶さ道どう口ぐちから亭てい主しゅが茶ちゃ碗わんを運はこんでくる。

  The host brings in the tea bowl through the sadōguchi.