English–Japanese

“chopsticks” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihashi

Example

箸でご飯を食べます。hashi de go han o ta be ma su

I eat rice with chopsticks.

Illustration for 箸 (chopsticks)

How to say “chopsticks” in Japanese

“Chopsticks” in Japanese is 箸 (hashi).

Refers to a paired utensil used to pick up, hold, and move food by pinching it between two slender sticks.

Full entry for 箸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 箸

この料理は箸で食べやすいです。ko no ryō ri wa hashi de ta be ya su i de su

This dish is easy to eat with chopsticks.

Tips for using 箸

  • English commonly uses a pair of chopsticks for one set, while chopstick refers to one of the two utensils.

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