五ご本ほん箸ばし

noun

eating with one's hands

Literally 'five chopsticks', referring to the five fingers used when eating with hands instead of chopsticks. A playful or metaphorical expression.

• キャンプで箸はしを忘わすれたので、五ご本ほん箸ばしで食たべるしかなかった。

  I forgot chopsticks on the camping trip, so I had no choice but to eat with my hands.