shiatsu

noun

treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body

Roots

shishi- · Japanese · finger atsuatsu- · Japanese · pressure

Synonyms & related words for shiatsu

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of shiatsu. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to shiatsu

Explore words related to shiatsu — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include acupressure, reflexology, reflexological, massage, tapotement, effleurage, reflexologist, acupuncture. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does shiatsu come from?

The word shiatsu breaks down into 2 roots of Japanese origin: shi, from Japanese shi (“finger”); and atsu, from Japanese atsu (“pressure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.