爪楊枝

つまようじ
Alternative writings: 妻楊枝, つま楊枝, 爪ようじ
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1A small pointed stick used to remove food particles from between the teeth; a toothpick.

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食後に爪楊枝で歯の間の食べかすを取った。

After the meal I used a toothpick to remove food stuck between my teeth.

レストランで爪楊枝をもらえますかと店員に聞いた。

I asked the waiter if I could have a toothpick at the restaurant.

お寿司に塩を振るとき、爪楊枝で少量の塩をつまんで使うことがある。

When sprinkling salt on sushi, sometimes people use a toothpick to pinch a small amount of salt.

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