手作(てづく)り

てづくり
noun
handmade; homemade
1. handmade; homemade; made by hand
something made by hand rather than by machine; often implies care, personal touch, or authenticity
これは手作(てづく)りのケーキです。
This is a homemade cake.
母(はは)の手作(てづく)り弁当(べんとう)は最高(さいこう)だ。
My mother's homemade bento is the best.
手作(てづく)りの温(あたた)かみが感(かん)じられるプレゼントだった。
It was a present that you could feel the warmth of being handmade.

FORMATION:
手(て) (hand) + 作(つく)り (making) → made by hand

USAGE PATTERNS:

  • 手作(てづく)りの + noun: handmade [noun]
  • 手作(てづく)り感(かん) (handmade feel/quality)

NUANCE:
手作(てづく)り carries positive connotations of care, effort, and authenticity. It's often used to emphasize the personal touch or traditional craftsmanship.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 手作(てづく)り料理(りょうり) (home-cooked meal)
  • 手作(てづく)り弁当(べんとう) (homemade bento)
  • 手作(てづく)りのお菓子(かし) (homemade sweets)
  • 手作(てづく)り雑貨(ざっか) (handmade goods)

CONTRAST:

  • 既製品(きせいひん) (ready-made product) - opposite concept
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