手 触(てざわ)り

てざわり

noun

texture, feel, touch

1. texture, feel, touch

The sensation or quality perceived when touching something with the hands. Used to describe how materials, fabrics, surfaces, and objects feel to the touch.

この布(ぬの)は手触(てざわ)りがいい。

This cloth has a nice feel.

カシミヤの手触(てざわ)りは格別(かくべつ)だ。

The feel of cashmere is exceptional.

このシャンプーを使(つか)うと髪(かみ)の手触(てざわ)りが滑(なめ)らかになる。

Using this shampoo makes your hair feel smooth to the touch.

手触(てざわ)り describes the tactile quality of something — how it feels when touched by hand. It is commonly used when evaluating fabrics, materials, cosmetics, and food textures.

Common collocations

手触(てざわ)りがいい / 良(よ)い: good texture, pleasant feel
手触(てざわ)りが悪(わる)い: bad texture, unpleasant feel
柔(やわ)らかい手触(てざわ)り: soft feel
滑(なめ)らかな手触(てざわ)り: smooth feel
手触(てざわ)りを確(たし)かめる: to check the feel

Similar words

肌触(はだざわ)り: feel against the skin (for clothing, bedding)
感触(かんしょく): feel, touch (broader, also used figuratively)
触(さわ)り心地(ごこち): tactile comfort

Related Words

Synonym: 感触(かんしょく) (feel, touch (also figurative))

Related: 肌触(はだざわ)り (feel against the skin)

Compare: 触感(しょっかん) (sense of touch)

Compare: 素材感(そざいかん) (texture)

Compare: 風合(ふうあ)い (texture)

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Added 2026.2.22 19:03 · Revised 2026.10.10 4:07

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