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chopstick rest
chopstick rest
箸を箸置きに置いてから、お茶を飲んだ。
I put my chopsticks on the chopstick rest before drinking tea.
この箸置きは祖母が陶芸教室で作った。
My grandmother made this chopstick rest in her pottery class.
季節に合わせて箸置きを変えるのが楽しい。
It's fun to change chopstick rests to match the seasons.
旅行先でかわいい箸置きを見つけて、お土産に買った。
I found cute chopstick rests while traveling and bought them as souvenirs.
箸置きがないときは、箸の袋を折って代わりにすることもある。
When there's no chopstick rest, you can fold the chopstick wrapper and use it as a substitute.
箸置き are small rests for chopsticks, used to keep them off the table and prevent contamination. They come in countless designs and are often collectible.
Etiquette notes:
- Place chopsticks horizontally on the rest between bites
- Never stick chopsticks upright in rice (funeral association)
- Never rest chopsticks across the bowl (渡し箸 - considered rude)
Popular designs include seasonal motifs (cherry blossoms, autumn leaves), animals, and artistic shapes. Many restaurants use disposable paper or plastic versions.