vinegared water for hands (sushi making)
A mixture of water and vinegar used by sushi chefs to moisten their hands, preventing rice from sticking while shaping sushi.
See also: 酢水
Before shaping sushi, moisten your hands with vinegared water.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 酢 (vinegar), referring to vinegared water used on the hands during sushi making.