KANJI
箸
chopsticks
Kun'yomi
はし
On'yomi
ちょ
Example sentences
あの新入社員は、何を教えても箸にも棒にもかからず、周りを困らせている。
That new employee is completely useless no matter what you teach them, causing trouble for those around them.
真面目な話が続いたので、ここで一旦箸休めに、趣味の話でもしませんか。
Since we've had a series of serious discussions, how about we take a break and talk about hobbies for a bit?
この塗り箸は、漆の美しさと手に馴染む感触が際立っており、贈り物にも最適だ。
These lacquered chopsticks stand out for their beautiful lacquer and comfortable feel in hand, making them ideal as a gift.
Practice exercises
1
箸箱
Chopstick case
Answer
はしばこ
2
箸
Answer
はし
3
箸の上げ下ろし
Micromanaging someone's behavior (literally: picking up and putting down chopsticks)
Answer
はしのあげおろし
4
箸
Answer
chopsticks
5
箸にも棒にもかからない
Beyond all help; cannot be helped at all (literally: cannot be picked up with chopsticks or even a stick)
Answer
はしにもぼうにもかからない
6
箸が転んでも可笑しい年頃
The age when one laughs even if chopsticks fall (i.e., giggling age, usually referring to young girls)
Answer
はしがころんでもおかしいとしごろ