Illustration: In the sitting room of a Japanese home, an adult sits on a floor cushion while their partner kneels behind them and massages their shoulders. Both hands visibly press into the shoulder muscles, with thumbs working beside the neck and fingers gently gathering the fabric.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

マッサージ

massaaji

massage

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしにはマッサージが必要ひつようだ。

    I really need a massage.

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  2. 彼かれは背中せなかのマッサージを頼たのんだ。

    He asked for a back massage.

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  3. そのマッサージは心地良ここちよかった。

    That massage felt good.

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