The Chudan no ma in the Nijo-jo Castle was down one step from the Jodan no ma and especially high class attendants of the ceremony were seated in accordance to their ranks.
二条城の中段の間は、上段の間より一段下がり、対面の儀式の参列者の中でも、特に官位・階位の高いものが、その順位で座した。