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はし info.

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
One way to remember "はし" (hashi) is by associating the 'h' sound with 'hack' and visualizing chopsticks hacking through food. Alternatively, think of balancing on a log, similar to balancing items with chopsticks.

Explanations:
"はし" (hashi) primarily means chopsticks in Japanese. They are an essential part of Japanese dining etiquette and are used in various meals.

Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:
In formal or academic contexts, chopsticks can also be referred to as "箸" (hashi) using kanji.

Alternate Meanings:
– Edge or End: "はし" can also mean "edge" or "end," as in the edge of a table or the end of a street.
– Bridge: Using a different kanji, 橋 (hashi), it can mean "bridge."

Examples of Sentences:
1. Chopsticks: お箸(はし)を使って食べるのが苦手です。
– Romanized: O-hashi wo ttte taberu no ga nigate desu.
– Translation: I’m not good at eating with chopsticks.

2. Edge or End: テーブルの箸(はし)に座ってください。
– Romanized: Tēburu no hashi ni suwatte kudasai.
– Translation: Please sit at the edge of the table.

3. Bridge: この箸(はし)を渡ったことがありますか？
– Romanized: Kono hashi wo watatta koto ga arimasu ka?
– Translation: Have you ever crossed this bridge?

In slang, "はし" is not commonly used, but knowing the different meanings can help in comprehending various contexts.

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はし info.

1. Tips to remember the Japanese word:
– Think of a bridge over a river and imagine you have to "hush" (はし, hash) when crossing it because it's very creaky and noisy.
– Visualize the bridge's shape resembling the Japanese character "は" (ha), and the structure or design might help you recall the word "はし" (hashi).

2. Explanations:
– The word "はし" (hashi) signifies a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, providing passage over the obstacle.

3. Other words that mean the same thing:
– 橋 (はし, hashi): bridge
– 渡し場 (わたしば, watashiba): ferry landing or crossing (contextually similar)

4. Alternate meanings:
– はし (hashi) can also mean "chopsticks" when written as 箸 in kanji.
– In slang, "はし" can refer to a maiden or an innocent person, but this usage is quite rare and archaic.

5. Examples of sentences that use it:
– 川に橋がかかっている。(かわにはしがかかっている。) – Kawani hashi ga kakatte iru. – "There is a bridge over the river."
– 新しい橋が出来ました。(あたらしいはしができました。) – Atarashii hashi ga dekimaa. – "A new bridge has been completed."
– 箸で食べますか？ (はしでたべますか？) – Hashi de tabemasu ka? – "Do you eat with chopsticks?"

Romanized characters:
– はし (hashi) – bridge (橋)
– はし (hashi) – chopsticks (箸)
– わたしば (watashiba) – ferry landing or crossing (渡し場)

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