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 , typically written in Kana as .

The word comes from the verb meaning "to wring", with the honorific prefix .

If you want to be more specific:

* are made from cloth.
* are made from paper (these are the disposable, plastic packaged ones)