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箸休め
Literally meaning a break for the chopsticks, this refers to a side dish served to refresh the mouth between main courses.
Examples in context
箸休めに漬物を食べる
I eat pickles as a palate cleanser
この小鉢は箸休めに最適だ
This small bowl is perfect as a palate cleanser
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