手作(てづく)り

てづくり
noun
handmade; homemade
creationfooddaily-life
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 with the warmth of something handmade.

Forms

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

Common patterns

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

Usage

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

Similar words

  • 手製(てせい) (handmade): more formal and written.
  • 自家製(じかせい) (homemade): food or drink made on the premises, as on a restaurant menu. 手作(てづく)り stresses the handwork and personal care.

Related words

Related Words

Antonym: 既製品(きせいひん) (ready-made product)
Compare: 手芸(しゅげい) (handicraft)
Compare: 大量生産(たいりょうせいさん) (mass production)
Compare: 手料理(てりょうり) (home cooking, homemade food)
Compare: 手作業(てさぎょう) (manual work, handwork)
Related: 手編(てあ)み (hand-knit)
Compare: 手仕事(てしごと) (handicraft)
Compare: 手製(てせい) (handmade)
Compare: 自家製(じかせい) (homemade)
Related: 手縫(てぬ)い (hand-sewing)
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