noun
hand movements; way of using one's hands
Refers to the visible manner, skill, or dexterity with which someone uses their hands, often in tasks like cooking, crafting, or handling objects.
彼女の包丁さばきは手つきがとてもきれいだ。
Her knife work shows very graceful hand movements.
職人の手つきを見ていると、長年の経験が感じられる。
Watching the craftsman's hand movements, you can feel his years of experience.
手さばき emphasizes skillful handling or manipulation, often with a sense of speed and efficiency, while 手つき focuses more on the visible manner or appearance of hand movements.
Compound of 手 (hand) and つき (付き, attaching/condition), referring to the way hands are used or the appearance of hand movements.