What are the moistened wrapped towelettes called in restaurants?


What are the moistened packaged towelettes called in restaurants? They are
used to wipe the hands prior to eating. Thanks!




They are called [お絞り](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshibori), typically
written in Kana as おしぼり.

The word お絞り comes from the verb 絞る meaning "to wring", with the honorific
prefix お.

If you want to be more specific:

  * 布製おしぼり are made from cloth.
  * 紙製おしぼり are made from paper (these are the disposable, plastic packaged ones)




They are called [お絞り](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshibori), typically
written in Kana as おしぼり.

The word お絞り comes from the verb 絞る meaning "to wring", with the honorific
prefix お.

If you want to be more specific:

  * 布製おしぼり are made from cloth.
  * 紙製おしぼり are made from paper (these are the disposable, plastic packaged ones)

