General Knowledge · Question
Which of these is the name of a Japanese system of alternative medicine, literally meaning "finger pressure"?
Answer
Shiatsu
The story behind the answer
Shiatsu is correct because it literally combines the Japanese words shi (finger) and atsu (pressure). It’s a Japanese system of bodywork that uses thumb and palm pressure, stretches, and joint manipulations along energy pathways (meridians) to balance ki (vital energy), relieve tension, and support wellbeing. Developed in the early 20th century and influenced by older anma massage and Chinese medicine concepts, shiatsu is recognized in Japan as a therapeutic practice.
To remember: shi-atsu = finger-pressure. Contrast the distractors: Ikigai means “reason