No. 641 in Japanese
手作り
Handmade.
In a sentence
このクッキーは母の手作りです。
These cookies are handmade by my mother.
In this sentence, '手作り' refers to something made by hand, emphasizing that the cookies were crafted at home rather than purchased from a store.
彼女は手作りのアクセサリーを販売しています。
She sells handmade accessories.
Here, '手作り' is used to describe accessories that are crafted by hand, highlighting their artisanal quality.
手作りの贈り物は心がこもっています。
Handmade gifts carry heartfelt sentiment.
In this context, '手作り' signifies that the gift is handcrafted, implying a personal and thoughtful touch by the maker.
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