JLPT N1 Advanced
手応え
Physical resistance felt in the hand or a sense of effectiveness.
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手ごたえ
1 Noun
Physical Resistance / Impact
The tactile feedback or resistance felt in the hands when striking or manipulating an object.
Example
釣り を して いたら 、 急に 強い 手応え が あった 。
While I was fishing, I suddenly felt a strong pull on the line.
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2 Noun
A Sense of Progress / Positive Response
The subjective feeling that an action is effective or has elicited a promising reaction.
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