also: マイはし
noun
personal chopsticks; reusable chopsticks carried from home
Refers to chopsticks one brings personally, often in a case, to avoid disposable ones. Common in eco-conscious contexts.
最近、マイ箸を持ち歩く人が増えている。
Recently, more people are carrying their own chopsticks.
ランチのときはいつもマイ箸を使っている。
I always use my own chopsticks at lunch.
Disposable wooden chopsticks that are split apart before use; マイ箸 is the reusable personal alternative.
General term for chopsticks; マイ箸 specifically emphasizes personal, portable ones.
和製英語: マイ (from English 'my') + 箸 (chopsticks). The term gained popularity with the eco-friendly movement to reduce disposable chopstick waste.