箸が進む

はしがすすむ
Alternative writings: 箸がすすむ, はしが進む
Frequency:
1

To find a meal so tasty that one keeps eating; to have a hearty appetite (idiomatic).

ExpressionU-VerbIdiomatic Expression

Examples

この唐揚げは味が濃くてご飯が箸が進む。

These fried chicken pieces are so flavorful that they make me eat more rice.

疲れているときは濃い味のものが箸が進むことがある。

When you're tired, rich-flavored foods sometimes make you eat more.

家族の手作り料理で箸が進んだ。

I ate a lot because of the family's homemade cooking.

2

Appetizing; having a taste that makes you want to keep eating (used adjectivally).

ExpressionNoun or Verb Acting PrenominallyIdiomatic Expression

Examples

このラーメンは箸が進む味で、スープまで飲み干したくなる。

This ramen is so appetizing that you want to finish the soup as well.

シェフの工夫で箸が進む一皿に仕上がっている。

Thanks to the chef's twist, the dish turned out very appetizing.