texture of food; mouthfeel
Refers to the tactile sensation of food when chewed, such as crunchiness, chewiness, or firmness.
This cookie has a crispy texture.
パンの歯触りが柔らかくて美味しい。
The bread has a soft texture and is delicious.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana spelling; common in everyday writing.
Compound of 歯 (ha, 'tooth') and 触り (sawari, 'touch, feel'), literally 'tooth feel'.