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What does 手応え (てごたえ, tegotae) mean?

手応え (てごたえ, tegotae) means feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance.

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Readingてごたえ
Romajitegotae
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てごたえ
tegotae

feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance

  1. 1noun feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance
  2. 2noun response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)

Also written: 手ごたえ、手答え

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