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handmade

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. handmade
2. handcrafted

A noun and adjective describing something made by hand rather than by machine or factory. It carries a warm, personal nuance and is often used to describe homemade food, crafts, or gifts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For external-facing materials, we'll go with a design that feels less homemade.

Sentence 2

I don't know, something about hearing "handmade" just puts me at ease.

Sentence 3

Wait, it's handmade and it's this cheap? That can't be right!

Sentence 4

"Did you actually make it yourself, or…?" I couldn't help wondering.

Sentence 5

Why am I so set on making everything by hand again?