noun
light soup between courses in kaiseki or tea ceremony
A simple, clear soup served between courses in a formal kaiseki meal or during a tea ceremony, often to cleanse the palate. The name literally means 'chopstick rinser'.
See also: 懐石
懐石料理では、箸洗いとして薄い吸い物が出されることがある。
In kaiseki cuisine, a light soup is sometimes served as a palate cleanser between courses.
茶事の席で、箸洗いが出た後に主菓子が運ばれた。
At the tea gathering, the main sweet was brought out after the light soup.