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shiatsu

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Noun — A Japanese massage therapy in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and palms to specific points on the body.

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shiatsu massage a shiatsu therapist

Etymology

From Japanese shiatsu, literally "finger pressure," from characters meaning "finger" and "downward pressure."

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What does “shiatsu” mean?

The word “shiatsu” means a Japanese massage therapy in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and palms to specific points on the body. In plain terms, a hands-on Japanese massage technique using pressure from the thumbs and palms.

How do you pronounce “shiatsu”?

“Shiatsu” is pronounced shee-AHT-soo (/ʃiːˈɑːt.suː/ in IPA).

How do you use “shiatsu” in a sentence?

Here is “shiatsu” used in a sentence: “She booked a shiatsu session to ease the tension in her shoulders.”

What part of speech is “shiatsu”?

“Shiatsu” is a noun.

Where does the word “shiatsu” come from?

The word “shiatsu” comes from Japanese. From Japanese shiatsu, literally "finger pressure," from characters meaning "finger" and "downward pressure.".

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