(てせい)

てせい
noun, no-adjective
handmade, homemade
descriptive
1. handmade, homemade
Made by hand rather than by machine or factory. Emphasizes the craftsmanship or personal effort involved in making something.
手製(てせい)ケーキもらった
I received a homemade cake.
The scarf my grandmother made by hand is warm.
This bag was finished one by one by hand by a craftsman.

Usage

Functions as both a noun and a no-adjective. Carries a positive connotation of care and personal effort. Often used when describing gifts, food, or craft items made by a specific person. More formal than 手作(てづく), which is the more common everyday word for "handmade."

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