目め笊ざる

noun

openwork bamboo basket

A traditional bamboo basket with an open weave, used for draining, steaming, or displaying food. The name literally means 'eye basket', referring to the mesh-like openings.

• 母ははは目め笊ざるで野や菜さいを洗あらった。

  My mother washed the vegetables in an openwork bamboo basket.

• この目め笊ざるは手て作づくりで、とても丈じょう夫ぶだ。

  This bamboo basket is handmade and very sturdy.