JLPT N5Words

箸(はし)

Meaning
二本の細い棒で、食べ物をはさむ道具
Explanation
「箸(はし)」is a utensil made of two thin sticks used to pick up food and eat. Politely, it is called「お箸」. At convenience stores, you are asked「お箸はいりますか」(Do you need chopsticks?). Example:「箸をください」(Chopsticks, please).
Original Japanese explanation

「箸(はし)」は、二本の細い棒で食べ物をはさんで食べる道具です。ていねいに「お箸」と言います。コンビニでは「お箸はいりますか」と聞かれます。例:箸をください。

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