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seat of honor; seat of honour
「正座」 has another reading with different meanings.
彼は来賓を正座へと案内した。
He guided the guest of honor to the seat of honor.
主賓は正座に座るよう促された。
The guest of honor was urged to take the seat of honor.
彼は正座を譲ろうとしたが、丁重に辞退された。
He tried to offer the seat of honor, but it was politely declined.