横よこ箸ばし

noun

using chopsticks like a spoon

A breach of chopstick etiquette where both chopsticks are held together sideways and used to scoop food. Considered rude in formal Japanese dining.

• 横よこ箸ばしは和わ食しょくのマナー違い反はんです。

  Using chopsticks sideways like a spoon is a breach of Japanese dining etiquette.