手て皿さら

noun

using one's hand as a plate

Describes the act of cupping one's hand under food to catch drips or crumbs, often while eating something messy. Common in everyday conversation.

• おにぎりを食たべるときは手て皿さらを使つかうと、こぼれなくて便べん利りだ。

  When eating a rice ball, using your hand as a plate is convenient because it prevents spills.

• 彼かれはクッキーを食たべながら、無む意い識しきに手て皿さらをしていた。

  He unconsciously cupped his hand under the cookie while eating it.