(きごこち)

きごこち
noun
wearing comfort; how comfortable clothes feel
1. wearing comfort; comfort of clothing
The quality of comfort experienced when wearing clothes or other garments.
このシャツは着心地(きごこち)がいい。
This shirt is comfortable to wear.
綿(めん)100%なので着心地(きごこち)()い。
It's 100% cotton, so it's comfortable to wear.
着心地(きごこち)抜群(ばつぐん)のパジャマです。
These are pajamas with exceptional comfort.

WORD FORMATION:
()る (to wear) + 心地(ここち) (feeling, sensation) → feeling while wearing

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 着心地(きごこち)がいい / ()い (comfortable to wear)
  • 着心地(きごこち)(わる)い (uncomfortable to wear)
  • 着心地(きごこち)抜群(ばつぐん) (exceptionally comfortable)

RELATED ~心地(ごこち) WORDS:

  • 居心地(いごこち) (comfort of a place)
  • 寝心地(ねごこち) (sleeping comfort)
  • ()心地(ごこち) (ride comfort)
  • 使(つか)心地(ごこち) (ease of use)

USAGE NOTE:
Commonly used for describing fabric texture, fit, and overall comfort of clothing. Frequently seen in clothing reviews and advertisements.