手 仕 事(てしごと)

てしごと

noun

handicraft; manual work

1. handicraft; handwork; manual work

Work done by hand rather than by machine. Refers to both the activity and the resulting product, often with a connotation of skilled craftsmanship and warmth.

手仕事(てしごと)の温(あたた)かみ。

The warmth of handmade work.

祖母(そぼ)は手仕事(てしごと)が得意(とくい)だった。

My grandmother was good at handicraft.

機械(きかい)にはない手仕事(てしごと)ならではの味(あじ)わいがある。

There is a unique charm to handwork that machines cannot produce.

Combines 手(て) (hand) + 仕事(しごと) (work). Carries a positive connotation, emphasizing the human touch and craftsmanship that distinguishes handmade items from mass-produced ones. Often used when discussing traditional crafts, artisan work, or home crafts like knitting and sewing.

Common collocations

手仕事(てしごと)の温(あたた)かみ — the warmth of handmade work
手仕事(てしごと)の品(しな) — handcrafted item
丁寧(ていねい)な手仕事(てしごと) — careful handiwork

Similar words

手作(てづく)り — handmade; focuses on the homemade quality of something
手芸(しゅげい) — needlework, textile crafts; specifically sewing, knitting, embroidery
工芸(こうげい) — arts and crafts; refers to skilled decorative or fine arts

Related Words

Compare: 手作(てづく)り (handmade)

Compare: 手芸(しゅげい) (needlework, textile crafts)

Compare: 工芸(こうげい) (arts and crafts)

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Added 2026.3.27 14:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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