高楊枝

たかようじ

Also written 高楊子

Meanings

1. Noun leisurely, post-meal use of a toothpick

Kanji

• 高 high. Read as たか.
• 楊 willow. Read as ヨウ.
• 枝 branch. Read as シ.

Words containing 高楊枝

• 武士は食わねど高楊枝 (ぶしはくわねどたかようじ) the samurai glories in honourable poverty

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