挟はさみ上あげる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

pick up with chopsticks; take with chopsticks

Used specifically for lifting food or small objects by pinching them between chopsticks (or similar tools). The action emphasizes the upward motion after gripping.

• 彼かれは器き用ように豆まめを箸はしで挟はさみ上あげた。

  He skillfully picked up a bean with his chopsticks.

• 最さい後ごの唐から揚あげを箸はしで挟はさみ上あげる。

  I pick up the last piece of fried chicken with my chopsticks.