1.
rice paddle; rice scoop
A flat paddle used for scooping and serving rice from a rice cooker or container.
杓文字でご飯をよそう。
To scoop rice with a rice paddle.
炊飯器に杓文字が付いている。
A rice paddle comes with the rice cooker.
木の杓文字とプラスチックの杓文字がある。
There are wooden and plastic rice paddles.
杓文字 is an essential kitchen tool in Japanese homes.
MATERIALS:
- 木の杓文字: wooden rice paddle
- プラスチックの杓文字: plastic rice paddle
- Non-stick versions are common with modern rice cookers
CULTURAL NOTE:
- 宮島（広島県）is famous for large decorative しゃもじ as souvenirs
- Historically associated with good luck and prayers