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shiatsu

or shi·at·zu

[ shee-aht-soo ]

noun

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


shiatsu

/ ˌʃiːˈætsuː /

noun

  1. massage in which pressure is applied to the same points of the body as in acupuncture Also calledacupressure
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of shiatsu1

< Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese chǐ finger + pressure
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shiatsu1

Japanese, from Chinese chĭ finger + pressure
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Example Sentences

Electric and battery-powered shiatsu back massagers mimic this type of movement, using slow, intense motions.

From massage pads that cover your chair to models that mimic a deep shiatsu massage, these handy tools pamper and maintain mobility at the same time.

If you are at a day spa, a shiatsu massage would involve the masseuse using their fingers, thumb, and palms to target the body’s pressure points.

Type “foot massager” in a search, and shiatsu foot massagers rise to the top of the list.

The RENPHO’s design combines the scraping, kneading, and pressing motions of a shiatsu massage with added heat and air compression.

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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