“Chopsticks” in Japanese is 箸 (はし), pronounced hashi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Chopsticks, often お箸 politely. Same sound as bridge (橋), but a different pitch.
Example sentences
- お箸を使えますか。おはしをつかえますか。Can you use chopsticks?
- お箸をください。おはしをください。Chopsticks, please.
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FAQ
How do you say chopsticks in Japanese?
Chopsticks in Japanese is 箸 (はし), pronounced “hashi”.
How do you write chopsticks in Japanese?
It's written 箸 with kanji, or はし in hiragana. Both are read hashi.
Is 箸 on the JLPT?
Yes. 箸 (hashi) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.