variants or less commonly shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure
especially : a form of acupressure that originated in Japan

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Traditional shiatsu massage and alternative techniques, such as the Brazilian Feathers treatment with sensorial brushes, are designed to relax and rejuvenate. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Luckily, this shiatsu massager is available for less than $60. Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

short for Japanese shiatsu-ryōhō, from shi- finger + -atsu pressure + ryōhō treatment

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shiatsu was in 1967

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“Shiatsu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiatsu. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

shiatsu

noun
shi·​at·​su
often capitalized
: acupressure especially of a form that originated in Japan
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