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    3. 手応え

    手応え

    手て応ごたえ​

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

    KMT6CoreNounEmotions & PsychologyKanji Vocab13 strokes

    手ごたえ手答え

    てごたえ

    Noun

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

    Stroke 0 / 13

    Speed1.0x

    釣つりをしているとき、魚さかなが釣つれた手て応ごたえがあった。

    While fishing, I felt the tug of a fish.

    KMT5Daily LifeSports & Martial Arts
    この仕し事ごとは難むずかしいが、やりがいがあって手て応ごたえを感かんじる。

    This job is difficult, but it's rewarding and I feel a sense of accomplishment.

    KMT6Work & CareerEmotions & Psychology
    長なが年ねんの努ど力りょくが実みを結むすび、大おおきな手て応ごたえを感かんじています。

    My years of effort have paid off, and I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

    KMT6Emotions & PsychologyDaily Life
    このゲームは敵てきが強つよくて、手て応ごたえがある。

    The enemies in this game are strong, so it feels challenging.

    KMT6GamesEmotions & Psychology
    彼かれの提てい案あんには、聴ちょう衆しゅうから大おおきな手て応ごたえがあった。

    His proposal received a significant response from the audience.

    KMT7Emotions & PsychologyBusiness & Finance

    Characters that make up this word

    手
    て・て-・-て・た-…(2)
    hand
    Kanji
    応
    あた.る・まさに・こた.える…(6)
    apply・answer・yes・OK・reply…(1)
    Kanji
    え
    e
    Kana
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