1.
sense of touch; tactile sensation; texture (as felt)
The physical sensation experienced when touching a surface or material, describing how something feels against the skin.
触感がいい。
It feels nice to the touch.
この布は触感が柔らかい。
This fabric has a soft texture.
製品の触感にこだわって素材を選んだ。
We chose materials with care for the product's tactile feel.
Refers to the physical sensation experienced when touching something — how a surface or material feels against the skin. Often used in product descriptions, textile discussions, and sensory evaluations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 触感がいい: feels nice to the touch
- 触感が柔らかい: soft texture
- 触感が滑らか: smooth to the touch
- 触感にこだわる: to be particular about how something feels
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 食感: texture (of food when eaten) — a homophone but refers specifically to mouthfeel
- 手触り: feel, touch — more colloquial and everyday; emphasizes how something feels in the hand
- 肌触り: feel against the skin — used especially for clothing and bedding