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shiatsu
or shi·at·zu
[ shee-aht-soo ]
noun
, (sometimes initial capital letter)
- a Japanese massage technique that includes the use of acupressure.
shiatsu
/ ˌʃiːˈætsuː /
noun
- massage in which pressure is applied to the same points of the body as in acupuncture Also calledacupressure
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shiatsu1
< Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese chǐ finger + yā pressure
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shiatsu1
Japanese, from Chinese chĭ finger + yā pressure
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Example Sentences
I had taken a shiatsu class my freshman year in college (I guess I did learn something useful at NYU) and put my skills to work.
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