Mnemonic
A scholar sits cross-legged in a bamboo grove, whittling two slender sticks. A drop of golden sap rolls down the smooth surface — perfection! He lifts his freshly carved chopsticks, clicks them together, and digs into a bowl of rice with pride.
Additional thoughts
Picture the scholar surrounded by bamboo shavings, that single glistening drop of sap proving the bamboo is fresh. The click of the chopsticks seals the image.Quick recall
A scholar whittles bamboo until a drop of sap confirms his chopsticks are ready.Details
The keyword for 箸 is chopsticks. This kanji refers to the pair of slender sticks used as eating utensils, primarily in East Asian cultures such as Japan, China, and Korea. Chopsticks are held in one hand and used to pick up, hold, and manipulate food during meals. The character specifically denotes this essential dining tool that has been central to Japanese food culture for centuries.
- On'yomi
- ちょ、ちゃく
- Kun'yomi
- はし