shiatsu

or shi·at·zu

[ shee-aht-soo ]

noun(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. a Japanese massage technique that includes the use of acupressure.

Origin of shiatsu

1
<Japanese <Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese chǐ finger + pressure

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shiatsu

/ (ˌʃiːˈætsuː) /


noun
  1. massage in which pressure is applied to the same points of the body as in acupuncture: Also called: acupressure

Origin of shiatsu

1
Japanese, from Chinese chĭ finger + pressure

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