はしをとる
hashi o toruverb phrase★Intermediate
informal
To take chopsticks (usually at a meal)
食事の前にはしをとる
Take the chopsticks before the meal
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This phrase is commonly used when preparing to eat a meal with chopsticks.
Collocations
はしをとってtake the chopsticks
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, it is polite to wait for everyone to have their chopsticks before starting to eat.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'はし' (chopsticks) and 'とる' (to take)
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in the context of preparing to eat a meal with chopsticks. It is a common action in Japanese dining etiquette.
Word Breakdown
はし
chopsticks
nounを
particle indicating the object
particleとる
to take
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