noun
shiatsu
shee-AHT-soo
Shiatsu (noun) means a Japanese massage therapy in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and palms to specific points on the body. Example: “She booked a shiatsu session to ease the tension in her shoulders.”
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A Japanese massage therapy in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and palms to specific points on the body.
"She booked a shiatsu session to ease the tension in her shoulders."
How to use shiatsu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hands-on Japanese massage technique using pressure from the thumbs and palms.
Common pairings
shiatsu massage
a shiatsu therapist
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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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