noun
chewiness; firmness; texture when chewed
Describes the physical resistance or satisfying bite of food, such as al dente pasta, crunchy vegetables, or chewy meat.
このパンは外はカリッと、中はもちもちした歯ごたえが楽しめる。
This bread lets you enjoy a crispy outside and a chewy, springy texture inside.
茹ですぎると麺
If you overcook the noodles, they lose their firmness.
noun
challenge; toughness; substance
Figurative extension: something that requires effort or provides a sense of worthwhile difficulty, like a demanding task, a substantial book, or a tough opponent.
この問題はなかなか歯応えがあって、解くのに時間がかかった。
This problem was quite challenging and took time to solve.
彼の新作は前作よりずっと歯応えのある内容だ。
His new work has much more substance than his previous one.