1.
texture of food; mouthfeel; how food feels when eating
The tactile sensations experienced when eating food, including crunchiness, chewiness, smoothness, etc.
このクッキーは食感がサクサクしている。
These cookies have a crispy texture.
食感を楽しむために生で食べる。
I eat it raw to enjoy the texture.
もちもちした食感が特徴です。
Its characteristic is the chewy, springy texture.
WORD FORMATION:
食 (eating, food) + 感 (feeling, sensation) → sensation of eating
COMMON TEXTURE WORDS:
- サクサク (crispy, crunchy - dry foods)
- カリカリ (crunchy, crisp - fried foods)
- もちもち (chewy, springy - rice, mochi)
- ふわふわ (fluffy, soft - bread, cakes)
- とろとろ (melty, creamy)
- しっとり (moist)
- プリプリ (bouncy, firm - shrimp, seafood)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 舌触り (how food feels on the tongue)
- 歯応え (chewiness, resistance when biting)
- 食感 - general term for all mouthfeel sensations
USAGE NOTE:
食感 is commonly used in food reviews, cooking shows, and restaurant descriptions. Japanese cuisine places high value on varied textures.