聞(き)き応(ごた)え

ききごたえ
noun
worth listening to; auditory satisfaction
1. worth listening to; satisfying to hear
The quality of being musically or verbally impressive and rewarding to listen to.
この曲(きょく)は聞(き)き応(ごた)えがある。
This song is worth listening to.
聞(き)き応(ごた)えのある講演(こうえん)だった。
It was a satisfying lecture to listen to.
オーケストラの演奏(えんそう)は聞(き)き応(ごた)え十分(じゅうぶん)だった。
The orchestra's performance was truly impressive to hear.

WORD FORMATION:
聞(き)く (to listen) + 応(こた)え (response/worth) → worth listening to

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 聞(き)き応(ごた)えがある (is worth listening to)
  • 聞(き)き応(ごた)えのある音楽(おんがく) (music worth listening to)
  • 聞(き)き応(ごた)え十分(じゅうぶん) (fully satisfying to listen to)

RELATED ～応(ごた)え WORDS:

  • 読(よ)み応(ごた)え (worth reading)
  • 見応(みごた)え (worth seeing)
  • 歯応(はごた)え (chewiness; challenge)
  • 手応(てごた)え (response; feedback)

USAGE:
Used for music, speeches, lectures, podcasts—any audio content that provides depth and satisfaction.

Related Words

Related: 見応(みごた)え (worth seeing)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:26 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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