手応え てごたえ Also written 手ごたえ Meanings Noun feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on) Kanji 手 hand. Read as て. 応 respond. Read as こたえる. Common phrases 手応えをつかむ 手応えがある 確かな手応え 手応えを感じる 手応えを得る Word lists Spoken Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists