読(よ)み応(ごた)え

よみごたえ
noun
worthwhile read; reading satisfaction
1. worthwhile read; reading satisfaction
The quality of being substantial and rewarding to read; depth and substance in written material.
この小説(しょうせつ)は読(よ)み応(ごた)えがある。
This novel is a worthwhile read.
読(よ)み応(ごた)えのある記事(きじ)だった。
It was a substantial article.
内容(ないよう)が濃(こ)くて読(よ)み応(ごた)え十分(じゅうぶん)だ。
The content is rich and very satisfying to read.

WORD FORMATION:
読(よ)む (to read) + 応(こた)え (response/worth) → worth reading

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 読(よ)み応(ごた)えがある (is worth reading, is substantial)
  • 読(よ)み応(ごた)えのある本(ほん) (a book worth reading)
  • 読(よ)み応(ごた)え十分(じゅうぶん) (fully satisfying read)

RELATED ～応(ごた)え WORDS:

  • 見応(みごた)え (worth seeing)
  • 聞(き)き応(ごた)え (worth listening to)
  • 歯応(はごた)え (chewiness; challenge)
  • 手応(てごた)え (response; feedback)

NUANCE:
Implies depth, substance, and satisfaction. Used positively for content that is engaging and rewarding rather than superficial.

Related Words

Related: 見応(みごた)え (worth seeing)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:25 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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