Japanese word

箸

Pronunciation

Romajihashi

Meaning

  • nounchopsticks

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 箸で食べるhashi de ta be ru

    eat with chopsticks

  • 箸を使うhashi o tsuka u

    use chopsticks

Definition in Japanese

二本一組で食べ物を挟んで口へ運ぶための細長い道具。ni pon hito kumi de ta be mono o hasa n de kuchi e hako bu ta me no hoso naga i dō gu

Word origin

The Japanese word 箸 (hashi, "chopsticks") is a native noun written with the Chinese character 箸, while the deeper origin of the reading hashi is uncertain.

Usage tips

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

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