四角箸（しかくばし） 
断面が 四角形（正方形）。
 ➡ 握ったときに安定しやすく、転がりにくい。昔ながらのデザインに多いです。 

Square Chopsticks (Shikaku-bashi)
The cross section is square (a quadrilateral shape).
 ➡ They are stable to hold and don’t roll easily, which makes them practical and easy to use.
 This design is traditional and commonly seen in classic Japanese chopsticks.

 
五角箸（ごかくばし） 
断面が 五角形（ごかっけい）。
➡ 手になじみやすく、持ちやすいとされています。縁起が良い「五（ご）」の数として好まれることも。 

Pentagonal Chopsticks (Gokaku-bashi)
The cross section is pentagonal (five-sided).
 ➡ They are comfortable to hold and fit naturally in the hand.
 The number five is considered auspicious in Japanese culture, so these chopsticks are often favored for their good fortune symbolism

 
六角箸（ろっかくばし）
断面が 六角形（ろっかっけい）。
➡ 現在もっとも一般的な形。角が多すぎず少なすぎず、手にフィットして滑りにくい。 

Hexagonal Chopsticks (Rokkaku-bashi)
The cross section is hexagonal (six-sided).
 ➡ This is the most common shape today.
 It has just the right number of edges — not too many, not too few — making it easy to grip and less likely to slip from the hand.

七角箸（ななかくばし） 

断面が 七角形（しちかっけい）。
 ➡ 珍しい形で、職人の技術が光る高級箸に見られます。「七」は縁起の良い数字(ラッキーセブン)とされています。 

 

Heptagonal Chopsticks (Shichikaku-bashi) 
The cross section is heptagonal (seven-sided).
➡ This is a rare and unique shape, often seen in high-quality chopsticks crafted by skilled artisans.
The number seven is considered a lucky and auspicious number (the “lucky seven”), symbolizing good fortune. 

八角箸（はちかくばし）
断面が 八角形（はちかっけい）。
➡ 「八」は末広がりで縁起が良い形。高級箸や贈答用で人気があります。手に優しく、持ちやすいバランスの良い形。  

日本では「八角箸」は特にお祝いの場や贈り物に使われることが多く、**「末広がり＝繁栄」**を意味します。 

 

Octagonal Chopsticks (Hakkaku-bashi) 
The cross section is octagonal (eight-sided).
➡ The number eight (hachi) symbolizes good fortune and prosperity, as it represents a shape that widens toward the end (“suehirogari”), meaning growth and expansion.
These chopsticks are popular as high-quality or gift items, often used for celebrations and special occasions.
They are well-balanced, gentle on the hands, and comfortable to hold.