Translation of Japanese word "箸" to English
箸
はし
[hashi]
IPA: /haɕi/
Meaning
NounA hand game in which players hold up a number of fingers on each hand and try, through certain moves, to eliminate their opponent's hands.
How to use
箸 (hashi) — 'chopsticks'. Often: お箸 (ohashi). 箸を使う — use chopsticks. 割り箸 (waribashi) — disposable chopsticks. Pitch accent: hàshi (high-low).
🇬🇧 English
chopsticks
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 箸
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はし
Romaji Transcription: hashi
Example Sentences
彼は箸を折りました。
かれは はしを おりました。
He bent the chopsticks.
彼女は新しい箸を買いました。
かのじょは あたらしい はしを かいました。
She bought new chopsticks.
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Common phrases
- 割り箸— disposable chopsticks
Frequency rank: #597 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "箸" mean?▼
The Japanese word "箸" means "chopsticks" in English.
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The word "箸" is read as "はし" (hashi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Chopsticks for eating.".
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