Shiatsu
Finger Pressure
noun, verbal noun
When someone applies finger pressure, they're probably practicing shiatsu.
Shiatsu is an alternative therapy from Japan, which involves applying pressure with the fingertips to specific spots on the body. This word can also refer to any kind of finger pressure, logically enough!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
指圧は血行を良くして、ストレスや不安を和らげてくれます。
Shiatsu improves blood circulation and helps alleviate stress and anxiety.
指圧をしすぎると体に良くないこともあると言う人もいます。
Some people say that getting too many shiatsu massages isn’t good for you.
指圧は日本で生まれたマッサージ法で、そのルーツは神話時代までさかのぼる事が出来ると言われています。
Shiatsu is a massage technique born in Japan, and its roots are said to date back to the mythological era.