“Tataki Bashi” Or Tapping With Chopsticks

“Tataki Bashi” Or Tapping With Chopsticks

Tataki bashi is tapping the table or kitchenware with chopsticks to make noise or to call someone. Long ago, it was said that when a person taps chopsticks, a demon will come. It is also believed to invite evil spirits in the home. However, calling someone by tapping chopsticks or kitchenware is considered a rude manner. Maybe you may hear others saying this phrase, [Gohan mada?] or [No food yet?] while tapping plates with chopsticks. However, this is a manner violation, thus, should not be done. If you do eaten to make music using kitchenware, you should do it during your free time and not during a meal.