noun
weaning ceremony; first chopsticks ceremony
A traditional Japanese ceremony where a baby is given their first meal with chopsticks, typically around 100 days after birth. Also called 食い初め (くいぞめ).
See also: 食い初め
赤ちゃんの箸初めは、生後100日ごろに行います。
The baby's first chopsticks ceremony is held around 100 days after birth.