Formal — to stranger
Cultural · Traditional · Arts
茶道では、正客が亭主との対話を担い、皆を代表します。 — In tea ceremony, the shoukyaku (lead guest) takes charge of conversation with the host and represents the group. (Cultural · Traditional · Arts, Formal — to stranger, JLPT N3)
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茶道では、正客が亭主との対話を担い、皆を代表します。
さどうでは、しょうきゃくがていしゅとのたいわをにない、みなをだいひょうします。
In tea ceremony, the shoukyaku (lead guest) takes charge of conversation with the host and represents the group.
Romaji: Sadō de wa, shōkyaku ga teishu to no taiwa o ninai, mina o daihyō shimasu. / Reply Romaji: Yoku mi oboete okimasu.
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よく見覚えておきます。
よくみおぼえておきます。
I'll keep that well in mind.
Gesture & etiquette
Listen attentively, hands folded in lap. If you're seated as shoukyaku, sit closest to the host. The makkyaku seat is closest to the entrance — fine for newcomers. Always defer to the senior-most guest if uncertain.
茶道 (chadou/sadou, tea ceremony) guest hierarchy: 正客 (shoukyaku, lead guest, most experienced) speaks with the 亭主 (teishu, host), asks about the scroll/flower arrangement, leads the drinking. 次客 (jikyaku, second) and onward follow the shoukyaku's pace. Be honest if you're inexperienced — sit at 末客 (makkyaku, last guest) for low-pressure participation. Never refuse the shoukyaku seat if offered out of host's intent.