手応え

てごたえ

feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction

Common word Also written 手ごたえ、手答え

Meanings

  1. Noun

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