1A small pointed stick used to remove food particles from between the teeth; a toothpick.
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.