あしらい

noun

treatment; handling; reception

Refers to the way one deals with or receives a person, often implying a certain attitude or manner. Derived from あしらう (sense 1).

See also: あしらう

• 彼かれの客きゃくへのあしらいはいつも丁てい寧ねいだ。

  His treatment of customers is always polite.

noun

arrangement; garnish; addition

Used especially in cooking and presentation, referring to a decorative or complementary addition to a dish. Derived from あしらう (sense 2).

See also: あしらう

• 料りょう理りのあしらいにハーブを使つかう。

  Use herbs as a garnish for the dish.

noun

musical accompaniment (in noh)

Specialized term in noh theater for the musical accompaniment that supports the performance.

• 能のうでは、あしらいが演えん者しゃの動うごきを引ひき立たてる。

  In noh, the musical accompaniment enhances the performer's movements.