1. horse's bit
Kanji
1. horse's bit
1. bit (mouthpiece)
1. holding one's chopsticks in one's mouth (a breach of etiquette)
1. If/when holding chopsticks…; If/when using chopsticks…
1. Was a chopstick holder.; Was using chopstick rests.
1. It is not a chopstick holder.; I am not holding chopsticks.
1. Was not a chopstick rest.; Was not using chopstick rests.
1. Hatsuke-bashi.; (A type of decorative chopstick rest)
1. Probably a chopstick holder.; Probably a makeshift chopstick rest.
1. With a mouthful of food; While eating