惑い箸

まどいばし

Meanings

1. Noun hovering one's chopsticks back and forth over side dishes, when trying to choose which one to take (a breach of etiquette) See also: 迷い箸 (まよいばし).

Kanji

• 惑 bewilder. Read as まどう.
• 箸 chopsticks. Read as はし.

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