shiatsu
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- noun
- /ʃiˈɑːtsu/
- Specialized
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shiatsu
- The significance of it is usually learned when training in Zen Shiatsu.
- shiatsu massage
- shiatsu practitioner
You see headlights, you see radio presets, not shiatsu very often, but this car has it.
- You see headlights, you see radio presets, not shiatsu very often, but this car has it.
Examples
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The research seems to favor all types of massage evenly, so no matter whether you're treating yourself to a Swedish, Shiatsu, or deep tissue massage, you're sure to reap countless health benefits and help yourself on your way to a happier, more relaxed, and pain-free life.
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Okay, I expect best Shiatsu for what I'm paying you.
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Brad, some Shiatsu for Sandra, please?
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- He's certified in Shiatsu massage.
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There's so much more to Japanese spas than Shiatsu.
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During her visit to Japan, she experienced a shiatsu therapy session that helped relieve her back pain.
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He often recommends shiatsu as an effective way to reduce stress and tension in the body.
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After a long week, she decided to treat herself to a shiatsu massage to relax and unwind.
Synonyms
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A treatment that uses finger pressure on body points, not needles, to reduce pain and stress
A treatment that uses finger pressure on parts of the body to ease pain or other symptoms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shiatsu comes from two Japanese parts, shi meaning 'finger' and atsu meaning 'pressure', so it literally means 'finger pressure'. That's why shiatsu is a Japanese type of massage where the therapist uses their fingers to press points on the body to relieve pain and help you relax.