shiatsu

shi·at·su

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shee-aht-soo]
- /ʃiˈɑt su/
- /ʃiˈæt.su/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shee-aht-soo]
- /ʃiˈɑt su/

Definitions of shiatsu word

noun shiatsu a Japanese massage technique that includes the use of acupressure. 1
noun shiatsu massage technique 1
uncountable noun shiatsu Shiatsu is a form of massage that is used to cure illness and reduce pain. 0
noun shiatsu massage in which pressure is applied to the same points of the body as in acupuncture 0
noun shiatsu acupressure (sense 1) 0

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shiatsu popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for shiatsu

noun shiatsu

kneading — Present participle of knead.
massage — the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.

All 2 Synonyms of shiatsu