1.
texture; feel; tactile quality
The look and feel of a material or surface — how something feels to the touch or appears in terms of material quality. Commonly used in fashion, design, and product descriptions.
質感 describes the tactile or visual quality of a material — how it feels to the touch or looks in terms of texture and substance.
Etymology
Combines 質 (quality, substance) + 感 (feeling, sensation).
Common collocations
- 質感がいい: has a nice texture/feel
- 質感が高い: feels high-quality
- 質感を活かす: to bring out the texture
- 質感のある: having good texture
Domains
Frequently used in fashion, interior design, product reviews, and visual arts. In CG graphics and photography, it refers to how realistic a surface appears.