使(つか)い心地(ごこち)

つかいごこち
noun
ease of use; feel (of using something); user experience
1. ease of use; how something feels to use
The quality of comfort and satisfaction experienced when using a product or tool.
このペンは使(つか)い心地(ごこち)がいい。
This pen feels nice to use.
使(つか)い心地(ごこち)の良(よ)いキーボードを探(さが)している。
I'm looking for a comfortable keyboard to use.
この化粧品(けしょうひん)は使(つか)い心地(ごこち)が滑(なめ)らかだ。
This cosmetic has a smooth feel when applied.

WORD FORMATION:
使(つか)う (to use) + 心地(ここち) (feeling, sensation) → feeling while using

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 使(つか)い心地(ごこち)がいい / 良(よ)い (easy/pleasant to use)
  • 使(つか)い心地(ごこち)が悪(わる)い (unpleasant to use)
  • 使(つか)い心地(ごこち)抜群(ばつぐん) (exceptional usability)

RELATED ～心地(ごこち) WORDS:

  • 居心地(いごこち) (comfort of a place)
  • 乗(の)り心地(ごこち) (ride comfort)
  • 着心地(きごこち) (wearing comfort)
  • 寝心地(ねごこち) (sleeping comfort)

USAGE NOTE:
Broad application: can describe the feel of tools, electronics, cosmetics, apps, etc. Common in product reviews.

Related Words

Related: 居心地(いごこち) (comfort of a place)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:25 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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