noun
living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups
Rare yojijukugo literally meaning 'ivory chopsticks and jade cups', used to describe an extravagant, luxurious way of living. Mostly encountered in classical or literary contexts.
「象箸玉杯」は、贅沢な暮らしを象徴する故事成語だ。
象箸玉杯 is a classical idiom symbolizing a life of luxury.
A yojijukugo of Chinese origin, combining 象 (ivory), 箸 (chopsticks), 玉 (jade), and 杯 (cups). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the phrase is conventionally associated with extravagant living.