祝いわい箸ばし

noun

festive chopsticks; special chopsticks for celebrations

Thick, round chopsticks used at celebratory meals such as New Year's, weddings, and other auspicious occasions. Often made of willow or bamboo, and may be decorated.

• お正しょう月がつには祝いわい箸ばしを使つかっておせち料りょう理りをいただきます。

  During New Year's, we use festive chopsticks to eat osechi dishes.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきの披ひ露ろう宴えんでは、祝いわい箸ばしが用よう意いされていた。

  At the wedding reception, festive chopsticks were provided.