Illustration: At the counter of a small Japanese restaurant, a newly seated diner unfolds a compact damp towel from an individual tray and rubs it between both palms. A little steam rises from its soft folds, and the fabric clings slightly to the fingers.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

おしぼり

oshibori

wet hand towel

Usually offered to guests at a restaurant. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. すみません、おしぼりいただけますか？

    Excuse me, would you please pass me a hot hand towel?

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. おしぼり持もってきて。

    Bring me a damp towel.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. おしぼりって貰もらえますか？

    Could I get one of those small damp towels for wiping my hands?

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

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