寄 よせ箸 ばし

yosebashi

1. Not a gathering of chopsticks.; Not a social gathering.

1. Was a makeshift chopstick rest.; Was using chopsticks as a makeshift rest.

1. With makeshift chopsticks; Using chopsticks made of gathered twigs

1. Joined chopsticks; Shared chopsticks

1. It is not a chopstick rest.; I am not a chopstick rest.

1. It's not a close relationship.; It's not intimate.

1. Was offering chopsticks.; Was offering (someone) chopsticks.

1. Yosebashi

1. It is not a chopstick rest.; I am not a chopstick rest.

1. Wasn't offered food.; Wasn't included in a meal.

1. Probably a makeshift/improvised meal.; Probably eating with makeshift chopsticks.

1. Was not a chopstick rest.; Was not a small utensil stand.

1. Wasn't offered (food/assistance); Wasn't passed (food/assistance)

1. Probably…; It will likely be…

1. Was not offered (food/assistance); Was not presented

1. If/when gathering chopsticks…; If it were gathering chopsticks…

1. If/when gathered chopsticks…; If/when chopsticks are gathered…

1. If/when leaning chopsticks…; When chopsticks are brought close…