見応(みごた)え

みごたえ
noun
worth seeing; visual impact; impressive sight
1. worth seeing; visual satisfaction
The quality of being visually impressive, substantial, and satisfying to watch.
この映画(えいが)は見応(みごた)えがある。
This movie is worth watching.
見応(みごた)えのある試合(しあい)だった。
It was an impressive match.
桜(さくら)が満開(まんかい)で見応(みごた)え十分(じゅうぶん)だ。
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are truly a sight to see.

WORD FORMATION:
見(み)る (to see) + 応(こた)え (response/worth) → worth seeing

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 見応(みごた)えがある (is worth seeing, is visually impressive)
  • 見応(みごた)えのある展覧会(てんらんかい) (an exhibition worth seeing)
  • 見応(みごた)え十分(じゅうぶん) (fully impressive to watch)

RELATED ～応(ごた)え WORDS:

  • 読(よ)み応(ごた)え (worth reading)
  • 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)

USAGE:
Used for movies, performances, sports matches, natural scenery, art exhibitions—anything visual that provides satisfaction.

Related Words

Related: 読(よ)み応(ごた)え (worth reading)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:26 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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