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箸
On'yomi
チョ・チャク
CHO / CHAKU
Kun'yomi
はし
hashi
chopsticks
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Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and person. Bamboo person.
Symbolism
Chopsticks, chopsticks, disposable chopsticks. Represents chopsticks.
Component Breakdown
箸=
竹者
bamboo + 者
Words & Expressions
Words written with 箸
割り箸わりばしthrowaway chopsticks
Four-Character Compounds
象箸玉杯
ぞうちょぎょくはい
living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups
Proverbs & Idioms
箸にも棒にもかからない
はしにもぼうにもかからない
Can't be picked up with chopsticks or a stick
Hopeless, beyond help
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 箸 mean in Japanese?
箸 means chopsticks.
How do you read 箸?
On'yomi: チョ、チャク (CHO, CHAKU). Kun'yomi: はし (hashi).
How many strokes does 箸 have?
箸 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 箸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
箸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chopsticks. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.