English–Japanese

“texture” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitezawari

Example

この布は手ざわりがなめらかです。ko no nuno wa te za wa ri ga na me ra ka de su

This cloth has a smooth texture.

Illustration for 手ざわり (texture)

How to say “texture” in Japanese

“Texture” in Japanese is 手ざわり (tezawari).

Describes the quality of a surface as it is sensed by the hand, such as smoothness or roughness.

Full entry for 手ざわり: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 手ざわり

新しい服を選ぶときは、手ざわりも確かめます。atara shi i fuku o era bu to ki wa te za wa ri mo tashi ka me ma su

When choosing new clothes, I also check the texture.

Tips for using 手ざわり

  • In English, texture can describe both what a surface looks like and what it feels like, while 手ざわり (tezawari) focuses on the sense of touch.

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