also: てごね
kneading by hand; hand-kneading; making by hand
Refers to the act of kneading dough or similar mixtures by hand, especially in cooking contexts. Often implies a rustic or artisanal quality.
In bread making, hand-kneading makes it easier to feel the condition of the dough.
These udon noodles are made by hand-kneading, so they have a firm texture.
Common spelling using ご for the rendaku reading. The kanji form 手捏ね is also used but less common.
Kanji spelling using 捏ね; can also be read てこね. Less common than the kana-mixed form.
Kana-mixed spelling without rendaku. Used when the non-voiced reading is intended.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 捏ね (kneading), with rendaku voicing in the common reading てごね.