Vocabulary

What does 歯ごたえ (はごたえ, hagotae) mean?

歯ごたえ (はごたえ, hagotae) means chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed.

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Readingはごたえ
Romajihagotae
Part of speechnoun
はごたえ
hagotae

chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed

  1. 1noun chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed
  2. 2noun challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness

Also written: 歯応え

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