肌触(はだざわ)り

はだざわり
noun
feel to the touch; texture (of fabric); how something feels on the skin
1. feel to the touch; texture against the skin
How a material or surface feels when it touches the skin, especially regarding fabric and clothing.
このシャツは肌触(はだざわ)りがいい。
This shirt feels nice against the skin.
シルクの肌触(はだざわ)りが好(す)きだ。
I like the feel of silk against my skin.
肌触(はだざわ)りの良(よ)いタオルを選(えら)んだ。
I chose a towel with a nice texture.

WORD FORMATION:
肌(はだ) (skin) + 触(さわ)り (touching, feel) → feel against skin

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 肌触(はだざわ)りがいい / 良(よ)い (feels nice on the skin)
  • 肌触(はだざわ)りが悪(わる)い (feels rough/unpleasant)
  • 肌触(はだざわ)りの良(よ)い素材(そざい) (material with good texture)
  • さらさらした肌触(はだざわ)り (smooth, silky feel)

RELATED ～触(ざわ)り / ～触(さわ)り WORDS:

  • 手触(てざわ)り (how something feels to the hand)
  • 舌触(したざわ)り (how something feels on the tongue)
  • 耳障(みみざわ)り (harsh on the ears - note different meaning)

USAGE NOTE:
肌触(はだざわ)り is important in Japanese product descriptions for clothing, bedding, and towels, where texture against the skin is highly valued.

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Added 2026.1.18 12:30 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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